3905 - Engl - 2012 - 11 KTA

Corrected version 2014/05/12
Safety Standards
of the
Nuclear Safety Standards Commission (KTA)
KTA 3905 (2012-11)

Load Attaching Points on Loads in Nuclear Power Plants
(Lastanschlagpunkte an Lasten in Kernkraftwerken)
Previous versions of this Safety Standard

were issued 1994-06 and 1999-06
If there is any doubt regarding the information contained in this translation, the German wording shall apply.
Editor:
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KTA SAFETY STANDARD

2012-11
Load Attaching Points on Loads in Nuclear Power Plants
KTA 3905
CONTENTS
Fundamentals .............................................................. 6
1
Scope .................................................................. 6
Definitions ........................................................... 6
General provisions .............................................. 6
4
4.1
4.2
Special provisions ............................................... 6

Classification....................................................... 6
Load attaching points with additional
requirements ....................................................... 6
Load attaching points with increased
requirements ....................................................... 6
Load attaching points on core components ........ 7
4.3
4.4
5
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
5.7
5.8
Analytical and structural design .......................... 7

General ............................................................... 7
Structural steel components ............................... 8
Lifting lugs, bolts, tie rods and similar
components ........................................................ 9
Bolted connections ........................................... 10
Application of loads into structural concrete
components ....................................................... 11
Ropes and chains ............................................. 12
Core components ............................................. 12
Analytical proof using the finite element
method .............................................................. 13
6
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
Materials ........................................................... 14
Manufacture ...................................................... 14
Selection of Materials ....................................... 14
Testing of materials .......................................... 14
Materials identification marking ........................ 14
7
7.1
7.2
7.3
Design approval ................................................ 15

Required documents ......................................... 15
Procedure ......................................................... 16
Certification of design approval ........................ 16
8
8.1
Final inspection ................................................. 16

General ............................................................. 16
8.2
8.3
9
9.1
9.2
Load attaching points in acc. with Section 4.2 or 4.3 .................................................... 17

Load attaching points in acc. with Section 4.4 .............................................................. 17
Acceptance test ................................................ 17
Load attaching points in acc. with Section 4.2 or 4.3 .................................................... 17
Load attaching points in acc. with Section 4.4 .............................................................. 17
10 In-service inspections ......................................... 6

10.1 Load attaching points in acc. with Section 4.2 or 4.3 ...................................................... 6
10.2 Load attaching points in acc. with Section 4.4 ................................................................ 6
11 Operation and maintenance ................................ 6
11.1 Load attaching points in acc. with Section 4.2 or 4.3 ...................................................... 6
11.2 Load attaching points in acc. with Section 4.4 ................................................................ 7
12
12.1
12.2
12.3
Documentation .................................................... 7
General ............................................................... 7
Compilation of documents .................................. 7
Procedure of documentation ............................... 7
Annex A: Materials test sheets (WPB)...................... 11

Annex B: Non-destructive testing (NDT) ................... 28
Annex C: Graphical representation of the
delimitation between load attaching
point and load for several examples ......... 38
Annex D: Examples for the classification of load
attaching points ......................................... 41
Annex E: Regulations and literature referred to in
this Safety Standard .................................. 43
Annex F: Changes with respect to the edition
1999-06 and explanations (informative) .... 47
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Comments by the editor:

Taking into account the meaning and usage of auxiliary verbs in the German language, in this translation the following agreements are effective:
shall
indicates a mandatory requirement,
shall basically
is used in the case of mandatory requirements to which specific exceptions (and only
those!) are permitted. It is a requirement of the KTA that these exceptions - other than
those in the case of shall normally - are specified in the text of the Safety Standard,
shall normally
indicates a requirement to which exceptions are allowed. However, the exceptions used,
shall be substantiated during the licensing procedure,
should
indicates a recommendation or an example of good practice,
may
indicates an acceptable or permissible method within the scope of this Safety Standard.
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Fundamentals
(1) The Safety Standards of the Nuclear Safety Standards
Commission (KTA) have the task of specifying those safety
related requirements which shall be met with regard to precautions to be taken in accordance with the state of science
and technology against damage arising from the construction
and operation of the facility (Sec. 7 para 2 subpara 3 Atomic
Energy Act -AtG -) in order to attain the protection goals specified in the Atomic Energy Act and the Radiological Protection
Ordinance (StrlSchV) and which are further detailed in the
Safety Criteria for Nuclear Power Plants and in the Incident
Guidelines.
(2) The requirements to be derived from the above are
specified in this Safety Standard for load attaching points.
Regarding the danger potential the general provisions and
a) additional requirements or
b) increased requirements
for load attaching points as well as
c) special requirements for load attaching points on core
components
shall be taken into account.
(3) This Safety Standard deals with the design and analysis,
materials, tests and inspections, operation and maintenance
including documentation of load attaching points functioning
as connecting element between load suspending device and
load.
(4) Special requirements specific to a component are not
dealt with here, but shall be taken into account where required.
(5) General requirements regarding quality assurance are
specified in Safety Standard KTA 1401. Quality assurance
requirements exceeding those of KTA 1401 are laid down in
this Safety Standard for each individual case.
Scope
c) welded on or
d) anchored in the concrete in the case of structural concrete
components
Note:
The delimitation between load attaching point and load is described in Annex C with reference to examples.
(2) Authorized inspectors

Authorized inspectors for the tests and inspections for the
purpose of this Safety Standard are the following on the basis
of nuclear, building or traffic legislation:
a) authorized inspectors consulted by the licensing or supervisory authority in accordance with Sec. 20 of the Atomic
Energy Act,
b) authorized inspectors from the institution competent under
the building code of the respective State or the inspecting
engineers put in charge by this institution,
c) authorized inspectors from the institution competent under
the traffic legislation or the authorized inspector consulted
by this agency.
General provisions
Load attaching points shall at least comply with the generally

accepted engineering standards.
Special provisions
Classification
4.1
The classification of the load attaching points with respect to

the additional or increased requirements shall be specified
within the framework of the nuclear licensing and supervisory
procedure. Examples for the classification and for the procedural steps of classification are given in Annex D.
Load attaching points with additional requirements
4.2
(3) Load attaching points on core component encapsulations are to be considered load attaching points on core components.
If, in the course of transportation of nuclear fuel, other radioactive substances, radioactive plant components or other
loads, a failure of the load attaching point is expected to lead
a) to the immediate danger of a release of radioactivity with a
subsequent radioactive exposure of persons in the plant
subjected to an effective dose by inner exposure exceeding 1 mSv or to an external exposure exceeding 5 mSv
or
b) to a loss of reactor coolant which cannot be isolated, or to
a detrimental effect on, and going beyond the redundancy
of, the safety equipment which is necessary to shut down
the reactor at any time, to maintain the reactor in the shutdown condition or to remove residual heat, and no dangers as per Section 4.3 need be expected,
(4) This Safety Standard does not apply to:

a) load attaching points on reactor pressure vessel internals
then the additional requirements specified in this Safety

Standard that exceed the requirements under Section 3 shall
apply to these load attaching points.
(1) This Safety Standard shall apply to load attaching points

on loads which are handled in nuclear power plants during
specified normal operation and must comply with the special
provisions of Section 4.
(2) This Safety Standard shall furthermore apply to load
attaching points of the following core components:
a) fuel elements, control elements and in-core instrumentation lances for pressurized water reactors,
b) fuel elements, control rods and fuel assembly channels for
boiling water reactors
Note:
Load attaching points on reactor pressure vessel internals are
covered by KTA 3204.
b) load attaching points on containers for the storage, handling and internal transport of radioactive substances,
which meet the requirements of KTA 3604.
Load attaching points with increased requirements
4.3
If, in the course of transportation of nuclear fuel, other radioactive substances, radioactive components or other loads, a
failure of the lifting equipment is expected to lead
a) to a criticality accident
Definitions
(1) Load attaching point (LAP)

The load attaching point is the connecting element between
load suspending device and load and is either
a) an integral part of the load or
b) bolted on or
or
b) to the danger of a release of radioactivity where the maximum allowable discharge into the atmosphere may be exceeded as laid down in the license or the radioactive exposure of individual persons of the population in the nuclear power plant environment may exceed the limit values
of the Radiological Protection Ordinance (StrlSchV)
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then more stringent requirements specified in this Safety

Standard that exceed the requirements under Section 3 shall
apply to these load attaching points.
Load attaching points on core components
4.4
Load attaching points on core components according to

clause 1 (2) shall, in addition to the general provisions of Section 3, meet the requirements of the pertinent Sections of this
Safety Standard.
Analytical and structural design

General
5.1
5.1.1
Load assumptions
(1) In the case of statically indeterminate systems where the

calculated load distribution over all load attaching points is not
ensured by the load suspending device, the maximum possible load, however, at least one half of the total load, shall be
proved for each load attaching point.
(2) Where additional forces, e.g. as a result of breaking
loose, static friction or tilting, cannot be precluded by design
measures, these forces shall be taken into account.
(3) Ambient conditions such as pressure, temperature, fluid
and radiation exposure shall be considered in the design.
(4) Component-specific requirements for the analytical and
structural design, calculation, materials, tests and inspections,
operation and maintenance shall be considered.
(5) For load attaching points used as support and attachment on the transportation means during transportation outside the nuclear power plant, the loadings resulting from
transports inside and outside the nuclear power plant shall be
considered in the analysis for cyclic operation.
(6) For load attaching points no verification of adequate
protection against external impacts is required.
5.1.2
Stress analysis
(1) The following analytical proofs shall be performed:

a) a general stress analysis,
b) additionally, an analysis for cyclic operation
ba) for structural steel components to DIN 15018-1 as of a
number of stress cycles N exceeding 2 104
bb) for other components of load attaching points at more
than 6,000 stress cycles.
Note:
Other components of load attaching points refer, inter alia,
to components where a stress evaluation on the basis of
nominal stresses is not purposeful.
The number of stress cycles shall be determined in accordance with clause 5.1.3.
(2) Analytical proofs may be performed by calculation or
experimentally or as a combination of calculation and experiments. To this end, the calculation methods described in Annex
B of KTA 3201.2 may be applied (e.g. Finite Element Method)
or other methods to be specified. When applying the Finite
Element Method the requirements of Section 5.8 shall be met.
(3) The stress evaluation shall principally be based on nominal stresses. Where a stress evaluation on the basis of nominal
stresses is not purposeful (e.g. in the case of volume-type components with complex cross-sections and notches), the stress
evaluation shall be made to specific requirements for each individual case.
Note:
For bolted load attachment points of transport vessels for radioactive substances to be used within and outside nuclear power
plants the requirements for the analytical proofs as well as the

evaluation criteria for the general stress analysis are defined e.g.
in the Guideline BAM-GGR 012.
(4) In the case of connections made with bolts to be reassembled upon disassembly, the following applies in addition to (1):
a) Where an analysis for cyclic operation is to be carried out
as per (1), the stress cycles resulting from disassembly
and re-assembly operations shall be taken into account in
the analysis.
b) Where no analysis for cyclic operation is required as per
subcl. (1) and a maximum of 10 disassembly and reassembly operations is carried out, an analysis for cyclic
operation may be waived.
c) Where more than 10 disassembly and re-assembly operations are carried out, an analysis for cyclic operation shall
be carried out independently of the requirements of subcl.
(1). In this case, both the stress cycles from operational
loadings and from disassembly and re-assembly operations shall be taken into account.
5.1.3
Determination of the load collective
(1) As regards the analysis for cyclic operation, the component stresses shall be calculated in due consideration of the
load assumptions to cl. 5.1.1 and be classified as to their
magnitudes. With the related number of stress cycles the load
collective shall be determined.
(2) In doing so, the number of stress cycles shall be calculated in accordance with the following equation
N = U ZSch ka
using
ka
(5.1-1)
=3
ZSch = 10
ZSch = 20
for converter drives and cable drives with

creep speed
for other drives
Where
ka
number of stress cycles as a result of a switching

operation
number of (dynamic) stress cycles
number of operational load cycles; an operational

load cycle is the process between taking up and
setting down of the load
Zsch
number of switching operations per operational

load cycle (switching on to accelerate corresponds
to one switching operation; switching over to braking, likewise).
(3) The cyclic history for the strength analysis shall be converted by the elementary Miners Rule (linear damage accumulation at continuous stress number diagram in a double
logarithmic representation in accordance with Sections
B 1.2.1.3 and B 1.2.2.1 of KTA 3902) to a damage-equivalent
single-step load collective. The stress amplitude belonging to
N shall be determined under consideration of the load coefficient (live load factor) specified in the following Sections for
the individual components. Where the stresses within an operational load cycle are unknown, the maximum stress amplitude after connection of the load shall be assumed as remaining constant over the entire operational load cycle.
(4) If the actual stresses within a load cycle are known from
experimental investigations or from appropriate estimation of
the cyclic stressing history with suitable analytical models
(e.g. taking account of the vibration energy consumed by the
work loss being impressed on the system by the coupling
impact), the analysis for cyclic operation may be performed on
this basis.
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5.1.4
5.1.4.1
Structural design
Load attaching points in acc. with Section 4.2 or 4.3
(1) DIN 15018-1 and DIN 15018-2 shall apply to structural

steel components and weld seams.
(2) The requirements in accordance with VDI 2230 Sheet 1
apply to the construction of bolted connections.
(3) Only those load attaching points are permissible which
are either an integral part of the load, are bolted on or welded
on and, in the case of concrete parts, are anchored in the
concrete.
of the live load factor this dynamic load factor shall be multiplied by a safety factor of 1.12.
5.2.1.2
General stress analysis
The general stress analysis shall be carried out in accordance

with DIN 15018-1 for the main forces load case, H. For
structural steel components made of the austenitic steels
1.4541, 1.4306 and 1.4571 to DIN EN 10088-2 or DIN EN
10088-3 the allowable stresses shall be taken from KTA 3902,
Annex D.
Analysis for cyclic operation
(4) The load attaching point shall be designed such that it

can only be positively attached to the lifting equipment. Safeguards shall be provided to prevent any inadvertent release of
the load suspending device from the load attaching point.
5.2.1.3
(5) Load attaching points shall be constructed or marked

such that they cannot be used in an inadmissible manner and
the ergonomic requirements of KTA 3902, Section 4.7, as to
the connection to the load suspending device are satisfied.
(2) The allowable stresses for the analysis of cyclic operation shall be in accordance with KTA 3902 Annex D, Section
D1, when using austenitic steels 1.4541, 1.4306 and 1.4571
to DIN EN 10088-2 or DIN EN 10088-3.
(6) In the case of welded-on load attaching points the design shall ensure that either
a) the stress level in the weld does not exceed 80 % of the
allowable stress (weld quality not to be proved)
or
b) the non-destructive examination of the full volume of the
attachment weld is possible.
(3) Where the operating conditions are exactly known, e.g.

the actually occurring loadings and stress cycles, the analysis
for cyclic loading for a single-step or multi-step load collective
on the basis of a stress-number diagram may be performed to
KTA 3902 Annex C for the steels S235 and S355, or on the
basis of a stress-number diagram be performed to KTA 3902
Section D 2 for the austenitic steels 1.4541, 1.4306 and 1.4571.
The following safety factor as regards maximum stress shall
be observed:
(7) Load-carrying welds shell satisfy level B of DIN EN ISO

5817.
(8) When employing rope slings in accordance with DIN EN
13414-1 and DIN EN 13414-2 and chain slings in accordance
with DIN EN 818-4 with load carrying attachments and load
attachment rigging, only 50 % of the load capacity specified in
these standards shall be used. This shall be taken into account in the structural design of load attaching points.
(9) The surfaces of load attaching points shall be such that
they can be easily decontaminated.
5.1.4.2
Load attaching points in acc. with Section 4.4
(1) The load attaching point shall be designed such that it

can only be positively attached to the lifting equipment. Safeguards shall be provided to prevent any inadvertent release of
the load suspending device from the load attaching point.
(2) For welded joints the provisions of the drawings and
related specifications apply.
(3) The requirements in accordance with VDI 2230 Sheet 1
apply to the construction of bolted connections.
(1) In accordance with DIN 15018-1, the loading level group

B 3 shall be used in the analysis of the cyclic operation of
structural steel components.
= D / 1.12.
Increased requirements
5.2.2
5.2.2.1
(1)
Live load factor
The dead weight of the load shall be multiplied by
a) a live load factor of = 1.45 in case of redundant load

attaching points
b) an increased live load factor of = 1.8 in case of nonredundant load attaching points
for determination of the load assumptions.
Note:
The value = 1.8 is obtained from the live load factor = 1.45
multiplied with a safety factor 1.25 in the case of non-redundant
load attaching points ( = 1.45 1.25 1.80).
(2) Where the maximum hoist speed is known, the live load
factor resulting from lifting class H4 to DIN 15018-1 may be
used instead of the live load factor as per sub-clause (1)
above. In the case of non-redundant load attaching points
1.25 times the live load factor shall be used in the calculation.
above.
(3) Where a live load factor less than that of sub-clauses (1)
or (2) is to be used, the maximum dynamic load factor occurring at the load attaching point during one operational load
cycle shall be determined by means of calculation or experimentally in each individual case. As regards the determination
of the live load factor this dynamic load factor shall be multiplied
a) in case of redundant load attaching points by a safety factor of 1.25
and
b) in case of non-redundant load attaching points by a safety
factor of 1.25 and an additional safety factor of 1.25.
cycle shall be determined by means of calculation or experimentally in each individual case. As regards the determination
(4) The loads resulting from shifting of the load due to a

failure of a component of the lifting equipment in accordance
with Sec. B 2.1.2 KTA 3902 shall be taken into account if
more unfavourable stresses result than those determined with
the live load factors specified above. It is permissible to use
5.2
5.2.1
5.2.1.1
Structural steel components

Additional requirements
Live load factor
(1) The dead weight of the load shall be multiplied by a live

load factor of = 1.35 for determination of the load assumptions.
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s t
1.1 times the stresses of the main and additional forces load
case, HZ, in accordance with DIN 15018-1 for this load case.
yield point for torsional stress

< ReH / 3 or Rp0.2 / 3
5.2.2.2
The general stress analysis shall be carried out in accordance

with DIN 15018-1 for the main forces load case, H. For
structural steel components made of the austenitic steels
1.4541, 1.4306 and 1.4571 to DIN EN 10088-2 or DIN EN
10088-3 the allowable stresses shall be taken from KTA 3902
Annex D, Section D1.
5.2.2.3
(2) The weld seams shall be dimensioned in accordance

with DIN 15018-1 for the main forces load case, H.
5.3.1.3
(1) In the case of N < ND the safety for the creep rupture
shall be proved as follows:
= D 2.0
(5.3-5)
D
2.0
(1) The loading level group B 4 to DIN 15018-1 shall be

used in the analysis for cyclic operation of structural steel
components.
(2) The allowable stresses for the analysis of cyclic operation shall be in accordance with KTA 3902 Annex D Section
D2 when using austenitic steels 1.4541, 1.4306 and 1.4571 to
DIN EN 10088-2 or DIN EN 10088-3.

1 .0

+ 2 .0
D D
(3) The requirements of sub-clause 5.2.1.3 (3) shall be met

in which case the following safety factor against the maximum
stress shall be obtained:
= D / 1.25.
Lifting lugs, bolts, tie rods and similar components
5.3
5.3.1.1
Live load factor

above.
cycle shall be determined by way of calculation or experimentally in each individual case. As regards the determination of
the live load factor this dynamic load factor shall be multiplied
by a safety factor of 1.12.
5.3.1.2
(1) The following safety factors shall be proved for the components
ReH or Rp0.2
=
1 .5
(5.3-1)
st
=
1.5
(5.3-2)
ReH or Rp0.2
v =
1 .5
(5.3-3)
v
v =
2 + 3 2
and
2
(5.3-4)
where
normal stress from the maximum load

occurring
stress intensity
ReH or Rp0.2
yield point or proof stress
shear stress
(5.3-7)
(2) The safety for the endurance strength range N ND

= D 2.0
(5.3-8)
= D 2.0
(5.3-9)
and
2

1 .0

+ 2 .0
D D
5.3.1
(5.3-6)
(5.3-10)
where
D = f (n, Kn) endurance strength for normal stresses
endurance strength of the material test

specimen for normal stresses at a 50 %
survival probability
product of endurance strength reduction
factor, roughness factor and shape factor
for normal stresses
Kn
5 106 stress cycles
ND
N
number of actual stress cycles
Rm
tensile strength
creep rupture stress for normal stresses
D = f t , K t
endurance strength for torsional stresses
endurance strength of the material test

specimen for torsional stresses at a 50 %
survival probability
creep rupture stress for shear stresses
K t
product of endurance strength reduction

factor, roughness factor and shape factor
for torsional stresses
(3) The stress-number diagrams shall be determined using

the requirements for shafts, axles and similar component
parts laid down in clause B 1.2.2.1 of KTA 3902.
(4) Material characteristics, endurance strength reduction
factor, roughness factor, stress concentration factor and
shape factor shall be taken from the relevant literature, e.g. [1]
to [7] (see Annex E).
(5) If materials not dealt with in the literature in Annex E are
used, the above-mentioned characteristic values shall be verified and guaranteed in each individual case.
(6) The requirements of DIN 15018-1 loading level group
B 6 shall apply for dimensioning the weld seams.
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5.3.2
5.3.2.1
(1)
Live load factor

attaching points
b) an increased live load factor of = 1.8 in case of nonredundant load attaching points.
Note:
and
live load factors specified above. A general stress analysis
shall be performed for this load case, where a safety factor
equal to or greater than 1.25 against the yield point shall be
taken into account. In the case of weld seams it is permissible
to use 1.1 times the stresses of the main and additional forces load case, HZ, in accordance with DIN 15018-1.
5.3.2.2
(1) The safety factors in accordance with Section 5.3.1.2

shall be proved for the components.
(2) Weld seams shall be dimensioned in accordance with
DIN 15018-1 for the main forces load case, H.
5.3.2.3
D
2.5
(5.3-12)
and
2
(5.3-16)
(3) The stress-number diagrams shall be determined using

the requirements for shafts, axles and similar component
parts laid down in clause B 1.2.2.1 of KTA 3902.
(4) Material characteristics, endurance strength reduction
factor, roughness factor, stress concentration factor and
shape factor shall be taken from relevant literature, e.g. [1] to
[7] (see Annex E).
(5) If materials not dealt with in the literature in Annex E are
used, the above-mentioned characteristic values shall be verified and guaranteed in each individual case.
(6) The requirements of DIN 15018-1 loading level group
B 6 shall apply for dimensioning the weld seams.
5.4
Bolted connections
5.4.1
5.4.1.1
Live load factor

used instead of the live load factor as per sub-clause (1) above.
5.4.1.2
(1) VDI 2230 Sheet 1 shall be used for dimensioning bolted

connections. The following requirements shall be met:
a) the degree of utilization of the yield stress limit when tightening shall be limited to 0.7,
b) the degree of utilization of the yield stress limit as a result
of operational additional bolt forces shall be limited to 0.1.
(2) If bolted connections to DIN EN ISO 898-1 and DIN EN
ISO 898-2 or DIN EN ISO 3506-1 and DIN EN ISO 3506-2
subject to additional tensional loading are used, then the determined bolt load shall be increased by a factor of 1.12.
(1) In the case of N < ND the safety for the creep rupture
= D 2.5
(5.3-11)

1 .0

+ 2 .5
D D

1 .0

+ 2 .5
D D
(5.3-13)
(2) The safety for the endurance strength range N ND

= D 2.5
(5.3-14)
= D 2.5
(5.3-15)
and
5.4.1.3
(1) The analysis for cyclic operation shall be performed in

accordance with VDI 2230 Sheet 1. A safety factor of at least
2.0 shall be observed with regard to the endurance strength of
the thread.
(2) In case of a multi-step load collective (e.g. due to assembly and disassembly activities), the loading history covered by the stress analysis to (1) shall be modelled as damage-equivalent single-step stress collective. The damageequivalent stress pertinent to the number of stress cycles ND
shall be determined as follows in the analysis of finally
quenched and tempered bolts:
1
c

Ni i

1
= 1 i
N
D
(5.4-1)
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where the following is to be used:

ND = 2
5.4.2.2
106
(1) VDI 2230 Sheet 1 together with the conditions specified

in 5.4.1.2 shall apply to the dimensioning of bolted connections.
c=3
with:
1
actual stress amplitude of 1st step of load collective

step (maximum stress)
actual stress amplitude of the respective step of

load collective
Ni
actual number of stress cycles of the respective

step of load collective
The following shall be verified:
ASV
2.0
(5.4-2)
with:
ASV
stress amplitude of endurance limit of finally

quenched and tempered bolts to VDI 2230 Sheet 1
Note:
Where in the analysis of final-rolled bolts, the stress amplitude of
the endurance limit is determined in a suitable manner in due
consideration of its dependence on the mean stress, the damaging-equivalent stress may be determined analogously by using
ASG (stress amplitude of endurance limit of final-rolled bolts in accordance with VDI 2230 Sheet 1) in lieu of ASV and c=6.
(2) If bolted connections in accordance with DIN EN ISO

898-1 and DIN EN ISO 898-2 or DIN EN ISO 3506-1 and DIN
EN ISO 3506-2 subject to additional tensional loading are
used, then the required number of bolts shall be doubled or
the determined bolt load shall be increased by a factor of 1.5.
These requirements are not imposed, if bolts in accordance
with Materials Test Sheet WPB 14 to Annex A are used.
5.4.2.3
5.4.2.1
(1)
Live load factor

attaching points
b) an increased live load factor of = 1.8 in case of nonredundant load attaching points
Note:
and
live load factors specified above. The degree of utilization of
the yield stress limit due to additional bolt loads shall be limited to 0.3 for this load case.

accordance with VDI 2230 Sheet 1. A safety factor of at least
2.5 shall be verified with regard to failure due to fatigue of the
thread.
(2) In the case of a multi-step load collective the analysis to
(1) shall be performed in accordance with clause 5.4.1.3. The
following shall be verified:
2.5
ASV
5.5
5.5.1
5.4.2
5.5.1.1
(5.4-3)
Application of loads into structural concrete components

Live load factor

load factor of = 1.35.
above.
5.5.1.2
Application of load
(1) The proof of load application into a structural concrete

component shall be performed in accordance with the requirements specified in DIN EN 1992-1-1 in connection with
DIN EN 1992-1-1/NA. The loads shall be assumed to be
characteristic impacts and shall be proved by permanent and
temporary evaluation of loadings.
(2) DIN EN 1991-1-1 in connection with DIN EN 1991-1-1/NA
and DIN EN 1990 in connection with DIN EN 1990/NA shall
apply to the determination of load assumptions. In addition to
the requirements of these standards, the live load factor as
per clause 5.5.1.1 shall be considered.
(3) Construction products or types of construction for which
proof of load application is not rendered on the basis of technical building regulations, may be used upon approval by the
authorizes inspector to 20 Atomic Energy Act if their suitability has been proved as follows:
a) by means of an approval under building regulation or
b) by means of a European technical approval or
c) by other suitable proofs (approval on a case-by-casebasis).
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(4) The additional load on the structural concrete component resulting from the load test specified in no. 3 d) of Table 9-1 shall individually be taken into account corresponding
to the application of the load. In this case, the combination of
loads applied shall be assigned to load category A2 to DIN
25449.
a) allowable primary membrane stress intensity

Pm,zul = 0.66 Rp0.2T
(5.7-1)
b) allowable primary membrane plus bending stress intensity

Pm+b,zul = 1.0 Rp0.2T
(5.7-2)
with
Rp0.2T elevated temperature proof stress
5.5.2
5.5.2.1
(1)
Live load factor

attaching points
or
b) an increased live load factor of = 1.8 in case of nonredundant load attaching points.
Note:
and
the live load factors specified above.
5.5.2.2
Application of load
The requirements of clause 5.5.1.2 shall be met in which case

the live load factor as per clause 5.5.2.1 shall be considered.
Note:
Primary stresses are stresses necessary to satisfy the laws of
equalibrium of external forces and moments.
Membrane stresses are defined as the average stress value of
the individual stress component over the cross-section under
consideration.
Bending stresses are defined as variable linear stresses proportional to their distance from the neutral axis.
(2) The stress intensities shall be derived from the individual

stress components in accordance with the theory of
von-Mises.
(3) The allowable primary stress intensities for welds are
derived from the allowable primary stress intensity of the base
material multiplied by the weld factors v and v2 for the type of
loading and weld quality. The weld factors v shall be taken
from Table 5-1.
For the weld factors v2 to consider the weld quality the following values shall be used:
for proved weld quality
(5.7-3)
v2 = 1.0
v2 = 0.5
Type of weld
Butt weld
Fillet weld
Ropes and chains
Ropes and chains are not permitted as load attaching points.
5.7
Core components
5.7.1
General
For the determination of the load assumptions the dead

weight of the load shall be multiplied by a load intensification
factor f = 2.0. The load intensification factor comprises the
live load factor and additional forces from frictional contacts.
Note:
As regards the proof for the specific load case load shifting see
clause 5.7.5.
5.7.2
(1) For the load attaching points of core components only

primary stresses are considered. The following stress intensities shall be complied with:
Type of loading
Tension
Compression
Bending
Shear
Any loading
(5.7-4)
Weld factor v
1.0
1.0
1.0
0.8
0.8
Table 5-1: Weld factors v to consider the respective type of

loading
(4) VDI 2230 Sheet 1 shall be used for dimensioning bolted
connections. The following requirements shall be met:
a) the degree of utilization of the yield stress limit when tightening shall be limited to 0.7,
b) the degree of utilization of the yield stress limit as a result
of operational additional bolt forces shall be limited to 0.1.
5.7.3
5.6
without proof of weld quality
Experimental analysis
(1) For load attaching points of core components the limits

of primary membrane plus bending stress intensity need not
be complied with if, by testing on a series-produced component or prototype component, it can be proved that
a) Lmax LG
(5.7-5)
and
b) Lmax 0.44 LU
(5.7-6)
where
Lmax = f dead weight (design load)
f
LG
LU
= 2.0 (load intensification factor)

service load (deformations are limited such that detaching or attaching of the load suspending device
is still possible)
rupture load or maximum test load
(2) For all experimental analyses the differences between

the conditions on the test component and the most unfavourable combination of the components used (e.g. dimensional
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tolerances, specified minimum design strength values) shall

be taken into account. The load applied during the test shall
reflect the true conditions on the component. The consideration of these requirements shall ensure that the loads determined during the test reflect the conservative load carrying
capacity of the true structure at specified loads.
5.7.4
For load attaching points on core components the number of

stress cycles N is less than 2 104. Therefore, no analysis for
cyclic operation need be made.
Note:
As regards the procedure to be followed for components where a
stress evaluation based on nominal stresses is not purposeful, refer to sub-clause 5.1.2 (3).
(4) Deviating from the stipulations in clause 5.8.2 a suitable

stress limitation procedure shall be fixed, e.g. in accordance
with VDI 2230, Sheet 1, Guideline BAM-GGR 012.
(5) The requirements of Section 5.7 apply to the stress limitation for load attaching points on core components.
5.8.2
5.8.2.1
5.7.5
Analytical proof for the special load case load shifting
(1) The loadings arising from shifting of load due to failure of

an equipment lifting component as per KTA 3902, clause B
2.1.2, shall be considered if they lead to more unfavourable
loadings than those determined with the load intensification
factor to clause 5.7.1.
(2) For this load case it shall be proved that the hold function of the load attaching point is maintained.
Where the dead weight of the load is multiplied with a load
intensification factor f = 4.0 for use in this analytical proof,
this will be considered a load assumption to cover this special
load case. Alternatively, the proof may be based on a smaller
load intensification factor as far as this factor has been proved
for the lifting equipment to be operated.
(3) The proof as per (2) is considered to have been rendered if the criteria to a) or b) have been satisfied and the
deformations are limited in accordance with the requirement
under c).
a) A general stress analysis as per 5.7.2 shall be performed
in which case the following allowable stress intensities
shall be adhered to:
aa) allowable primary membrane stress intensity
Pm,zul = 0.7 RmT
(5.7-7)
ab) allowable primary membrane plus primary bending

stress intensity
Pm+b,zul = 1.0 RmT
(5.7-8)
with RmT : Tensile stress at handling temperature

b) An experimental analysis to clause 5.7.3 shall be performed to prove that
Lmax 0.8 LU
(5.7-9)
where
Lmax : f dead weight (design load)
f
: load intensification factor due to load shifting
LU
: rupture load or maximum load applied in the test
c) the deformations shall be limited such that the hold function of the load attaching point is maintained.
5.8
5.8.1
Analytical proof using the finite element method

General
(1) Besides the analytical proofs described in Sections 5.2

to 5.4 and 5.7 it is also permitted to perform strength analyses
on the basis of the finite element method (FEM).
(2) When using the finite element method, the requirements
of KTA 3201.2, Annex B3 shall be met.
(3) The requirements of Section 5.8.2 apply to the stress
analysis using the finite element method in connection with
the evaluation based on nominal stresses.
Stress analysis
(1) Stresses shall be classified in dependence of the cause

of stress and its effect on the mechanical behaviour of the
structure as per KTA 3201.2, Sec. 7.7.2 into stress categories, i.e. primary stresses, secondary stresses and peak
stresses and be limited in different ways with regard to their
classification.
(2) Remote from discontinuities only primary stresses shall
be considered.
(3) Primary stresses (P) are stresses which satisfy the laws
of equilibrium of external forces and moments (loads). Here,
membrane stresses (Pm) are defined as the average value of
the respective stress component over the section governing
the load-bearing behaviour, in the case of plane load-bearing
structures the average value of the respective stress component distributed across the thickness. Primary bending
stresses (Pb) are defined as stresses that can be altered linearly across the considered section and proportionally to the
distance from the neutral axis, in the case of plane load bearing structures as the portion of the stresses distributed across
the thickness that can be altered linearly.
(4) The stress intensity shall be derived from the linearized
individual stress.
(5) The location of linearization outside the area of influence
of geometric discontinuities shall be selected such that
a) only primary stress portions are covered,
b) the maximum sum of primary stress portions is covered.
(6) The requirements of (5) a) und (5) b) are deemed to
have generally been met if linearization is effected at a distance R s to the geometric discontinuity in which case R
and s are defined as follows:
a) shells (e.g. skirts, pipes)
R : mean smallest radius of shell
s : smallest wall thickness
b) bars and sections
R, s : radius of bar or half the smallest dimension of
cross-section
c) other shapes
R : half the smallest dimension of flange, T-section, plate
or round section, half the smallest leg width of angle
section, radius of bore.
s : smallest wall thickness
Linearisation may also be effected at other distances, but a
suitable analytical proof as regards compliance with the requirements of (5) a) and (5) b) shall be performed.
(7) The stress intensity derived from the linearized stress
portions shall not exceed the following values for the load
cases H, HZ and HS:
a) remote from discontinuity:
as per DIN 15018-1
b) at the discontinuity:
v 0.8 Rp0.2
ba) for load case H
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bb) for load case HZ
v 0.9 Rp0.2
bc) for load case HS
v Rp0.2
with Rp0.2 : yield strength

(8) The stress limitation for v at the discontinuity need not
be satisfied if it can be proved by means of a limit analysis
that the allowable lower limit loads as per KTA 3201.2, Section 7.7.4 are not exceeded in which case, for the purpose of
calculating the lower bound collapse load, the following yield
stress values shall be taken
a) in load case H: F = 1.2 Rp0.2
b) in load case HZ: F = 1.32 Rp0.2
c) in load case HS: F = 1.44 Rp0.2
and the specified load shall not exceed 67 % of the lower
bound collapse load in accordance with KTA 3201.2, Section
7.7.4.1.
(2) In the case of bolted connections a suitable combination

of materials shall be used. For the coating of ferritic bolts and
nuts the following applies:
a) The requirements of DIN 18800-7 (items 518 and 519)
shall be met.
b) Besides hot dip galvanized coatings other metallic corrosion-protection coatings may be used if
ba) the compatibility with the steel is ensured and
bb) hydrogen-induced embrittlement is precluded and
bc) proof of adequate tightening characteristics is provided.
c) Electrogalvanized bolts of property classes 8.8 and 10.9
shall not be used.
(3) The filler metals and consumables shall have been approved to VdTV instruction sheet 1153.
6.2.2
Materials in accordance with Annex A
(9) For the evaluation as per (7) the stress intensity to be

taken shall be the maximum of
a) the stress intensity to the von Mises theory and
b) the largest principal stress.
(1) Materials tests are represented in the form of materials

test sheets in Annex A for the usually employed materials;
the materials shall be within the dimensional range as specified in the quality standards.
(10) For the allowable stresses of welds DIN 15018-1 shall

apply.
(2) The requirements of sub-clause 6.2.1 (2) shall also apply

to bolts listed under material test sheet WPB 14.
5.8.2.2
(3) Acceptance inspection certificates 3.2 shall be confirmed

or be established by the respective authorized inspector as
per clause 2 (2) or by the technical inspecting agency tasked
by him.
(1) The analysis for cyclic operation when using specific

strength analyses differs from the procedures under Sections
5.1 to 5.3 only with respect to the determination of the nominal stress. Here, the stress intensity determined by means of
a general stress analysis shall be evaluated on the basis of
the linearized individual stress components.
accordance with Sections 5.1 to 5.3 using the safety factors
specified there.
(4) The fatigue strength reduction factor may also be determined on the basis of a FEM analysis alternatively to the requirements of Section 5.3. In this case, the fatigue strength
reduction factor is calculated to be conservative and is formed
by the quotient of maximum stress intensity (non-linerarized)
and the stress intensity derived from primary membrane and
bending stresses as per subclause (1).
Materials
6.1
(4) Instead of acceptance inspection certificate 3.1 to DIN

EN 10204 (2005-01) acceptance inspection certificate 3.1.B to
DIN EN 10204 (1995-08) will be recognized.
(5) Instead of acceptance inspection certificate 3.2 to DIN
EN 10204 (2005-01) acceptance inspection certificate 3.1.C
to DIN EN 10204 (1995-08) will be recognized.
6.2.3
Other materials
(1) Other materials and dimensional limits than those specified in the materials test sheets under Annex A are only permitted if corresponding materials test sheets have been compiled and have been subjected to design approval.
(2) Where materials are used for which no allowable stresses are specified in the generally valid engineering standards,
the allowable stresses for the general stress analysis and
analysis for cyclic operation shall be derived by theoretical
analysis or from realistic experiments.
Manufacture
The materials used for load attaching points to Sections 4.2 to

4.4 shall be manufactured to meet the basic requirements
specified in Section 3 of KTA 1401.
Note:
The qualification of the materials manufacturer is deemed to have
been proved e.g. if
a) the manufacturer is accepted to VdTV instruction sheet
1253/1,
b) the product is a regulated construction product or a nonregulated construction product which bears the specimen
mark of conformity ( mark of conformity).
6.2
6.2.1
Selection of Materials
General
(1) The selection of materials shall be based, in addition to

the strength characteristics (yield point, tensile strength) governing the dimensioning, also on the toughness characteristics (resistance to brittle fracture) and, if necessary, on the
suitability for welding, the loading capacity in thickness direction and where required the corrosion resistance.
6.3
Testing of materials
(1) The tests specified in the materials test sheets under

Annex A shall be conducted and certified in accordance with
their classification.
(2)
6.4
The test results shall meet the specified requirements.

Materials identification marking
(1) The materials identification marking of the product forms

shall be maintained during processing.
(2) The transfer of markings on product forms for further
processing shall, in the case of a classification in accordance
with Section 4.2, be checked by the manufacturers employee
authorized to transfer identification marks and, in the case of
a classification in accordance with Section 4.3, by the authorized inspector.
(3) Where during further processing of product forms no
material identification mark can be applied for operational or
fabrication-dependent reasons, production-accompanying
measures shall be taken to ensure that unambiguous identification and traceability is possible.
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Design approval
7.1
Required documents
(1) The documents specified below shall be submitted in

clear and checkable form for design approval by the authorized inspector.
Note:
In the case of components to be tested under building legislation,
the design approval in accordance with this Safety Standard is
conducted as a static test.
In the case of components subject to approval under traffic legislation, the design approval in accordance with this Safety Standard is carried out within the framework of type testing under traffic
legislation.
(2) A cover sheet shall list the individual design approval

documents in addition to the exact designations of the parts,
sub-units or components to be subjected to design approval.
It shall also contain a table on the state of the latest revisions
and a list of all KTA Safety Standards and specifications applicable to design, manufacture and testing as well as any
testing, inspection and work instructions.
7.1.1
7.1.1.1

Design data sheet
The design data sheet shall contain the following data:

a) classification of the load attaching point,
b) dead weight of the load and specifications regarding the
centre of gravity, point of load application and direction of
forces as well as temperatures, fluids and radiological exposure which may impair the material characteristics,
c) loads resulting from shifting of the load due to a failure of
a component of the lifting equipment in accordance with
Sec. B 2.1.2 KTA 3902 in the case of increased requirements.
d) in case of joints with pre-tensioned bolts which, after disassembly, have to be re-assembled again:
Indication of the number of disassembly and re-assembly
operations and on intended tests and examinations prior
to re-using them (e.g. visual examination, check of loadbearing bolts and related nut threads by ring and plug
gauges).
7.1.1.2
General arrangement drawings, detailed drawings

and parts lists with material data
The general arrangement drawings, detailed drawings and

parts lists with material data shall contain the following data:
a) location and arrangement of the load attaching points,
b) description of the delimitation between load attaching
point and load,
c) dimensions for strength calculation,
d) correlation of the individual parts to the materials test
sheets,
e) type of fasteners, specifications in the case of bolted joints
pre-tensioned as specified.
7.1.1.3
Strength calculations
The strength calculations shall contain the following data:

a) stress, strength and safety analyses for all components in
the lines of force up to and including the connection of the
load attaching point to the load,
b) Indication of model structure and quotation of program
description, insofar as the calculations are made using data processing systems,
c) stress-strain measurement program if this is planned to
supplement the calculations.
7.1.1.4
Materials test sheets
For materials not listed in Annex A materials test sheets with

the following data shall be established:
a) identification number of the materials test sheet,
b) product form,
c) material designation,
d) test requirements for the material with indication of the
extent of testing and the certification in accordance with
DIN EN 10 204,
e) identification marking of the material.
7.1.1.5
Welding procedure sheet
The welding procedure sheet shall contain the following data:

a) type of weld seams and their assignment,
b) base metals, weld filler metals and consumables,
c) welding procedure and welders certification,
d) heat treatment,
e) welders qualification,
f) evaluation group,
g) welding data.
Note:
As regards design approval documents required for production
tests see Section 8.1.
7.1.1.6
Test instructions for non-destructive examinations
(1) Test instructions shall be established for non-destructive

examinations, where required in Section 8 or Annex B.
(2) These instructions may be established for identical test
objects in standardized form.
(3) The test instructions shall contain detailed information on:
a) assignment to the individual test objects,
b) time of testing as far as it influences the extent and performance of the test in accordance with the test and inspection sequence plan,
c) test requirements, test methods and test facilities/equipment to be used, type of sensitivity adjustment for ultrasonic testing,
d) if required, additional explanations regarding the performance of the test (e.g. drawing to scale),
e) reference system and counting direction for a description
of indications assigned to a test object,
f) information for recording and evaluating of indications,
g) intended substitute measures to be taken if the applicability of the requirements of Annex B is restricted.
7.1.1.7
Test and inspection sequence plan for final inspection
(1) The test and inspection sequence plan shall contain the
following data:
a) requirements and extent of the tests and inspections in
accordance with Section 8,
b) test and inspection sequence as well as type of tests and
inspections and certificates,
c) person performing the test or inspection (manufacturer,
authorized inspector).
(2) As regards the sequence of performance of tests and
inspections, the test and inspection sequence plan shall be
subdivided into test and inspections to be performed prior to,
during and upon finalization of production.
(3) Where required due to the complexity of tests and inspections, the test and inspections listed under Table 8-1
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shall be subdivided into individual test and inspection steps in

the test and inspection sequence plan.
7.1.1.8
Test and inspection sequence plan for the acceptance test
The test and inspection sequence plan shall contain the following data:
b) test and inspection sequence.
7.1.1.9
Test and inspection sequence plan for in-service

inspections
The test and inspection sequence plan shall contain the following data:
b) intervals between tests and inspections.
7.1.2
7.1.2.1

Drawings, parts lists and specifications
The general arrangement drawings, detailed drawings, parts

lists and specifications shall contain the following data:
a) dimensions for strength calculation of load attaching
points,
b) material data to make assignment of individual parts to the
materials test sheets possible,
c) type of fasteners, specifications in the case of bolted joints
pre-tensioned as specified.
7.1.2.2
Strength calculations
ify the applied welding procedure qualification requirements.

These requirements comprise the establishment of welding
procedure sheets, the performance of welding procedure
qualification and, where required, the welders qualification in
the case of manual welding.
Note:
As regards design approval documents required for production
tests see Section 8.1.
7.1.2.5
Test and inspection documents
The tests and inspections to be performed by the manufacturer shall be fixed.
7.2
Procedure
(1) The documents submitted in accordance with Section 7.1.1 or 7.1.2 shall be checked for:
a) completeness,
b) correspondence of the data with the specified values and
requirements,
c) compliance with the licensing provisions and requests of
the supervisory authority.
(2) The documents submitted in accordance with Sections 7.1.1.1 and 7.1.1.2 shall, additionally, be checked for:
a) accessibility of the load attaching points for maintenance
and repair work and for in-service inspections,
b) correspondence of the data regarding materials in the
parts lists and in the associated materials test sheets.
(3) The documents submitted in accordance with Sections 7.1.1.3 and 7.1.2.2 shall, additionally, be checked for:
a) correctness and completeness of the load assumptions,
b) correctness and completeness of the calculations,
c) observance of the allowable stresses and safety factors.
The strength calculations shall contain the following data:

a) location and arrangement of the load attaching points,
b) description of the delimitation between load attaching
point and load,
c) dead weight of the load and indication of the point of load
application and direction of forces as well as temperatures, fluids and radiological exposure which may impair
the material characteristics,
d) stress, strength and safety analyses for the load attaching
point,
e) Indication of model structure and quotation of program
description, insofar as the calculations are made using data processing systems,
f) description of the test program and test results in the case
of experimental analysis.
(4) The materials test sheets compiled in accordance with

Sections 7.1.1.4 and 7.1.2.3 shall be checked for correctness
with regard to the extent of testing and type of certification.
7.1.2.3
Materials test sheets
For materials not listed in Annex A materials test sheets with

the following data shall be established:
a) identification number of the materials test sheet,
b) product form,
c) material designation,
d) test requirements for the material with indication of the
extent of testing and the certification in accordance with
DIN EN 10204,
e) identification marking of the material.
7.1.2.4
Welding procedure documentation
Where a welding procedure is applied during fabrication of the

load attaching point, a document shall be established to spec-
(5) The welding procedure sheet submitted in accordance

with Sections 7.1.1.5 and 7.1.2.4 shall be checked with regard
to the suitability of the intended welding procedure as well as
to the correctness and completeness of the data.
7.3
Certification of design approval
(1) The authorized inspector shall establish a certificate on

the performance of the design approval and the results obtained.
(2) In the event of a positive result, the design approval is
regarded as concluded upon submission of this certificate.
8.1
Final inspection
General
(1) Prior to the beginning of production, the observance of

the following requirements regarding manufacture shall be
proved:
a) confirmation of the manufacturers ability to meet the
quality assurance requirements to KTA 1401,
b) attestation of qualification to DIN 18800-7, Class E, with
extension to the requirements of DIN 15018-2 (the attestation of qualification shall be provided on the basis of welding procedure qualifications to DIN EN ISO 15614-1),
c) welders approval test certificates,
d) certification of supervisory personnel and NDT personnel,
e) suitability of production, measuring and test facilities,
f) validity of marking-transfer certificate,
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g) calibration of welding equipment and heat treatment facilities,

h) suitability of the devices for measuring the tightening parameters of bolted joints.
(2) Where materials and welding procedures are used
which are not part of the welder's qualification in accordance
with clause (1) b), welding procedure qualifications to DIN EN
ISO 15614-1 shall be submitted. If no principal rules for the
performance of welding procedure qualifications are available
for welded joints between certain materials, production tests
shall be performed to design-approved documents within the
scope of final inspection.
(3) Deviations from the design-approved documents are
only permitted by agreement with the authorized inspector.
8.2
8.2.1

General
a) drawings, parts lists and specifications,

b) test and inspection documents in accordance with 7.1.2.5,
c) materials documentation in accordance with materials test
sheets,
d) welding procedure qualifications to 7.1.2.4,
8.3.3
Extent of tests and inspections
The type and extent of the tests and inspections to be performed by the manufacturer shall be taken from the related
specification. The extent of tests and inspections by the authorized inspector are specified in Table 8-1.
8.3.4
Certification of final inspection
(1) The type of certificate of the tests and inspections to be

performed by the manufacturer shall be laid down in the specification.
Within the final inspection the correspondence of the design

approval documents with the construction of the load attaching point shall be checked.

the performance of the final inspection and the results obtained.
8.2.2
(3) In the event of a positive result, the final inspection is

Documents
The following documents shall be available:

a) test and inspection sequence plan for the final inspection
in accordance with 7.1.1.7,
b) detailed drawings and parts lists with data on materials,
c) materials documentation,
d) certificate concerning the transfer of markings on product
forms in accordance with Section 6.4,
e) welding procedure sheets in accordance with 7.1.1.5,
f) certificates on the suitability for welding in accordance with
8.1,
g) test instructions.
9
9.1
9.1.1
The extent of the tests prior to the beginning of production is

specified in Section 8.1, the extent of final inspection on the
components shall be taken from Table 8-1. The nondestructive tests shall be conducted in accordance with Annex B. The manufacturer shall perform 100 % of the tests.
The tests and inspections to be performed by the authorized
inspector are specified for the individual test and inspection
steps in Table 8-1.
8.2.4
Certification of final inspection

General
Before the load attaching point is put into service an acceptance test shall be conducted by the authorized inspector
to prove that the load attaching point in its ready-for-operation
condition meets the requirements with regard to load-carrying
capacity and functional capability.
9.1.2
8.2.3
Acceptance test
Documents
The following documents shall be available for the acceptance

test:
a) test and inspection sequence plan for the acceptance test
in accordance with 7.1.1.8,
b) documentation of the tests and inspections in accordance
with Sections 7 and 8 with the associated test certificates.
9.1.3
(1) The extent of the tests and inspections is shown in Table 9-1.

the performance of the final inspection and the results obtained.
(2) Tests already conducted and documented within the

framework of the final inspection may be dispensed with in the
acceptance test.
(2) In the event of a positive result, the final inspection is

9.1.4
8.3
8.3.1

General
Within the final inspection the correspondence of the design

approval documents with the construction of the load attaching point shall be checked.
8.3.2
Documents
The following documents shall be available:
Certification of acceptance test

the performance of the acceptance test and the results obtained.
(2) In the event of a positive result, the acceptance test is
9.2
For load attaching points on core components an acceptance

test is not required.
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In-service inspections
10.1
10.1.1
General
(1) Unless otherwise specified, the in-service inspections

shall be conducted by the licensee in test intervals as specified in 10.1.3. The inspection dates shall be agreed upon in
good time between the licensee and the authorized inspector.
(2) If the in-service inspections lead to the detection of defects on load attaching points, a new inspection to an extent
related to the size of the repaired defects is required after
repair. The period for repair of the defects shall be agreed
upon with the authorized inspector.
10.1.2
Documents
In addition to the test and inspection sequence plan for inservice inspections the following documents shall be available:
a) test instructions to KTA 1202,
b) certificate of the last in-service inspection; the acceptance
test certificate shall be submitted for the first in-service inspection,
c) records on all maintenance and repair work carried out,
d) records on the number of transports carried out since the
last in-service inspection in the case of load attaching
points on loads transported inside and outside the nuclear
power plant.
Note:
A transport means the entire cycle consisting of to-and-fro conveyance to or from the site of the nuclear power plant.
e) in case of joints with pre-tensioned bolts:

records on disassembly and re-assembly and on the inspections performed prior to re-using such bolts.
10.1.3
Inspection intervals
(1) The inspection intervals are specified under Table 10-1.

If other inspection intervals are specified for the component
assigned to the load attaching point in KTA Safety Standards
(e.g. KTA 3201.4), intervals deviating from Table 10-1 may be
specified in the test and inspection sequence plan.
Note:
The necessity of co-ordinating the inspection intervals laid
down for the components is derived from operational boundary
conditions, e.g. accessibility, radiation protection.
As the test and inspection plan is subject to design approval,
the presence of the authorized inspector in the tests and inspections is ensured.
(2) If load attaching points on loads are not used for an interval longer than that between two in-service inspections
specified in Table 10-1, it is permitted to conduct the next inservice inspection, at the latest, prior to the next use of these
load attaching points.
d) Deviations from the specified conditions shall be documented as noticeable condition and be evaluated.
e) Crack-like discontinuities are not permitted. Where discontinuities cannot be clearly identified they shall be subjected to a surface examination to Annex B.
(3) Non-destructive tests shall be conducted in accordance
with Annex B.
(4) If non-destructive tests are not possible because of local
conditions (accessibility), regulations shall be specified by
agreement with the authorized inspector in each individual
case.
(5) The in-service inspections shall be performed in the
presence of the authorized inspector.
10.1.5
Certification of in-service inspections

the in-service inspections carried out.
(2) In the event of a positive result, the in-service inspection
is regarded as concluded upon submission of this certificate.
10.2
For load attaching points on core components no in-service

inspections are required.
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11.1
Operation and maintenance

(1) The operating instructions shall be observed when using

the load attaching points.
(2) The licensee shall take care to ensure that the tests
specified in the test manual (in accordance with KTA 1202)
are conducted properly and in time.
(3) The load attaching points shall be checked for obvious
defects before each use. If defects impairing safety are detected, the load attaching points shall not be used before the
defect has been repaired.
(4) Maintenance work shall be carried out such that safety is
not impaired. Load attaching points not properly repaired shall
not be used.
(5) Records containing at least the following data shall be
kept on all maintenance work carried out:
a) unambiguous designation of the load attaching point,
b) type of maintenance work,
c) designation of the associated documents.
(6) The records of maintenance work shall be included in
the documentation and submitted to the authorized inspector
during the in-service inspections in accordance with Section 10.
(1) The extent of the tests and inspections is specified under

Table 10-1.
(7) The records on disassembly and re-assembly work done

on joints with pre-tensioned bolts and on the tests and inspections performed prior to re-using such bolts, shall be added to
the documentation and be submitted to the authorized inspector during the in-service inspections to Section 10.
(2) The following requirements apply to visual examinations

for condition monitoring:
a) Visual examinations shall preferably be performed as direct examinations to DIN EN 13018.
b) The examinations shall be performed as local visual examinations.
c) The test personnel shall meet the requirements of DIN EN
13018 and shall have been qualified and certified to DIN
EN 473.
(8) The design approval in accordance with Section 7 may

be omitted for those parts to be newly installed which are
manufactured exclusively in accordance with the design approval documents of the initial construction. The materials test
shall be conducted in accordance with Section 6, the final
inspection in accordance with Section 8 and the acceptance
test in accordance with Section 9.
In the case of replacement of bolts in the lines of force of the
load attaching point (LAP) by new ones, a new load test in
10.1.4
Performance of tests and inspections
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accordance with Table 9-1 may be omitted, provided, less

than 50 % of the bolts at the LAP are replaced.
11.2
(1) The operating instructions shall be observed when using

the load attaching points.
(2) Repair shall be carried out in accordance with a qualified
procedure and be documented accordingly.
12.2
(1) The documents shall be compiled in accordance with the

requirements of KTA 1404.
(2) The compiled documents shall include the design approval documents as well as all proofs, records and certifications which confirm the actual condition and the tests and
inspections carried out.
12.3
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12.1
Documentation
General
The documentation shall ensure that all monitored manufacturing processes and tests, in-service inspections and
maintenance tasks in accordance with Sections 6 to 11 can
be traced back.
Compilation of documents
Procedure of documentation
(1) Documentation of manufacturing documents shall accompany the manufacturing process. The manufacturer shall
ensure that the documentation, including that of subcontractors, is complete.
(2) The licensee is responsible for the continued documentation of maintenance and in-service inspections, unless provided otherwise in individual cases.
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Inspection by authorized inspector

Additional
requirements
to Section 4.2
Increased
requirements
to Section 4.3
Core components
to Section 4.4
a) Receiving inspection of identification marks and stampings,

if any, on the product forms
b) Material identification marks of components for compliance

with parts list to Section 6.4
c) For tensile-loaded components (in thickness direction) an ultrasonic test for detecting laminations in weld-junction areas
25 %
25 %
d) Check for compliance of the location, arrangement, dimensions and assembly with design approval documents
e) Check of threads on load-bearing bolts and nuts with additional tensile load using thread ring gauge and thread plug
gauge to DIN ISO 965-2
f) Observation of welding data
25 %
25 %
g) Visual examination of welds
25 %
25 %
25 %
25 %
25 % 2)
100 % 2)
i) Examination of repair welds in acc. with a design-approved

repair welding procedure specification or a qualified welding
procedure
j) Examination of surfaces within the area of machined surfaces in finished condition
25 %
100 %
k) Examination of the bolting torque of pre-tensioned bolted

joints in accordance with DIN 18800-7 unless specified
otherwise in the design approval documents
10 %
10 %
Test / Inspection
h) Non-destructive testing of load-bearing welds 1):

- Examination of surfaces
- Ultrasonic test or radiography:
For butt welds between ferritic steels with wall thicknesses
equal to or smaller than 15 mm radiography shall preferably be used, if the wall thickness is equal to or greater than
8 mm alternatively ultrasonic testing; for wall thicknesses
greater than 15 mm and equal to or smaller than 40 mm
ultrasonic testing shall preferably be used, alternatively radiography. For wall thicknesses exceeding 40 mm ultrasonic testing shall be used.
For all wall thicknesses of austenitic butt welds radiography
shall be used.
For attachment welds the test procedure shall be laid down
in a test instruction. In the case of austenitic attachment
welds radiographic examinations shall be preferred.
l) Where ultrasonic testing is to be carried out as in-service

inspection in lieu of an examination of surfaces, an ultrasonic test as basic inspection shall additionally be carried out on
lifting lugs, bolts, tie-rods and similar components in their
finished condition. The type and extent of this basic inspection shall be fixed in an inspection instruction.
X
Inspection by authorized inspector, i.e. partial inspection to enable the inspector to confirm that the objectives of the respective inspection stage have been attained.
No inspection by the inspector.

% Percentage share of inspection by the authorized inspector.
1) Where the stress level in the weld does not exceed 30 % of the allowable stress, no examination is required.
2)
Where the weld quality has to be verified.
Table 8-1: Extent of final inspection
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No.
1
Test object
Bolted-on LAP
Tests and inspections
Performance
a) Identification marking
b) Visual inspections
c) Correct assembly
d) Loading test
1.25 times the load to be absorbed by the LAP.

If the load is applied statically, a 1.5 times higher test load shall be applied
e) Functional test with the load carrying attachment or load attachment rigging
f) Examination of bolting torque after the load
test
DIN 18800-7 unless specified otherwise in the

design approval documents
g) In the case of load attaching points in ac- in accordance with Annex B

cordance with Section 4.3:
examination of surfaces (alternatively ultrasonic examination 1) on all surfaces in the
lines of force (e.g. weld seams, lifting lugs,
bolts, tie-rods and similar components) after
the load test
2
Welded-on LAP
and LAP as integral
b) Visual inspection
part of the load
c) Correct location and arrangement
d) Loading test

f) In the case of load attaching points in ac- in accordance with Annex B
the load test
3
LAP anchored in
the concrete structural part
b) Visual inspection
c) Correct location and arrangement
d) Loading test 2)

f) Check on the concrete surface in the load
application areas for inadmissible crack
formation
g) In the case of load attaching points in ac- in accordance with Annex B
lines of force which remain accessible after
concreting (e.g. weld seams, lifting lugs,
the load test
1)
2)
See Table 8-1 l)

Taking clause 5.5.1.2 (4) into account
Table 9-1: Extent of acceptance testing
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Intervals between inspections
No.
Test object
LAP of loads used only LAP of loads used inside and

inside the nuclear power
outside the nuclear power
plant
plant and also subject to
traffic legislation
Section 4.2 Section 4.3
Bolted-on
LAP
Section 4.2
Section 4.3
a) Condition, deformations, wear, corrosion

b) Smooth engagement of movable parts
c) Bolting torque of bolted joints in accordance
with DIN 18800-7 unless specified otherwise
in the design approval documents
15 transports, 15 transports,
at the latest
at the latest
after 3 years after 3 years
1 year
1 year
e) Check of threads on load-bearing bolts and

nuts with additional tensile load using thread
ring gauge and thread plug gauge to
DIN ISO 965-2 (random)
15 transports,
at the latest
after 3 years
f) Examination of surfaces (alternatively ultrasonic examination 1)) on all surfaces in the

bolts, tie-rods and similar components)
3 years 2)
15 transports,
at the latest
after 3 years
g) Condition, deformations (e.g. by means of

check as per serial no. 1 e), wear, corrosion
after dismantling the LAP
3 years 3)
60 transports,
at the latest
after 6 years
60 transports,
at the latest
after 6 years
1 year
1 year
3 years 2)
1 year
1 year
3 years 2)
d) Check for adherence to the allowable number of disassembly and re-assembly operations on pre-tensioned bolts as laid down in
the design approval documents
h) Load test in the assembled condition

(see Table 9-1 No. 1d)
i) Examination of surfaces (alternatively ultrasonic examination 1)) on all surfaces in the
the load test
2
Welded-on
a) Condition, deformations, wear, corrosion
LAP and LAP
b) Smooth engagement of movable parts
as integral
part of the
c) Examination of surfaces (alternatively ultraload
sonic examination 1)) on all surfaces in the
LAP ana) Condition, deformations, wear, corrosion
chored in the
b) Inadmissible crack formation on the concrete
concrete
surface in the load application area
structural part
c) Smooth engagement of movable parts
d) Examination of surfaces (alternatively ultrasonic examination 1)) on all surfaces in the
lines of force which remain accessible after
concreting (e.g. weld seams, lifting lugs,
at the latest
at the latest
15 transports,
at the latest
after 3 years
at the latest
at the latest
15 transports,
at the latest
after 3 years
1) See Table 8-1 l)

2) 6 years where it is proved in each individual case that for these components utilization reserves
D
theoretical period of utilization
=
> 1.5
S consumed portion of theoretica l period of utilization
are available for the intended service life. See BGV D8 Accident Prevention Regulations - Performance instruction Annex A for the determination of D and S. When determining D and S the same load shall always be used as reference load.
This does not apply to components made of austenitic materials where the risk of stress corrosion cracking may occur.
3) 6 years for bolted joints that will not be disassembled for operational reasons.
Table 10-1: Extent and test intervals of in-service inspections
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Annex A
Materials test sheets (WPB)
WPB
Load attaching points
Hot rolled plates and sheets, strips, wide flats and steel sections of structural carbon steel to
DIN EN 10025-2
Hot rolled bars made of structural carbon steels to DIN EN 10025-2
Forged bars and open-die forgings made of general structural steels to DIN EN 10250-2
Welded tubes made of carbon steels to DIN EN 10217-1
Seamless tubes made of carbon steels to DIN EN 10216-1
Seamless or welded hot finished hollow sections of structural carbon steels to DIN EN 10210-1
Bars and forgings made of quenched and tempered steels to DIN EN 10083-2, DIN EN 10083-3 or
SEW 550
Plates, sheets and strips made of austenitic steels to DIN EN 10088-2 and of ferritic-austenitic
steels to DIN EN 10028-7
Bars and forgings made of austenitic steels to DIN EN 10088-3 or DIN EN 10250-4 and of ferriticaustenitic steels to DIN EN 10222-5 or DIN EN 10272
10
Seamless tubes made of austenitic steels to DIN EN 10216-5

Note:
Material instruction sheet WPB 11 was deleted.
12
Bolts and nuts M 39 to DIN EN ISO 898-1, DIN EN ISO 898-2 and DIN EN ISO 3269
13
Bolts and nuts made of austenitic steels to DIN EN ISO 3506-1, DIN EN ISO 3506-2 and
DIN EN ISO 3269
14
Bolts and studs, thread rolled, head bolts with forged-on head, and subsequently heat-treated
15
Welded tubes made of austenitic steels to DIN EN 10217-7
16
Bars and forgings made of stainless martensitic steels to DIN EN 10088-3 or DIN EN 10250-4
17
Plates, sheets and strips made of zirconium alloys
18
Forged bars and open-die forgings made of weldable fine grain structural steel to DIN EN 10222-4
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Materials test sheet 1:
Hot rolled plates and sheets, strips, wide flats and steel sections of structural carbon steel to
DIN EN 10025-2
MATERIALS TEST SHEET
WPB 1

Product form:
Hot rolled plates and sheets, strips, wide flats and steel sections
Materials:
S235J0 (1.0114), S235J2 (1.0117), S235JR (1.0038), S355J2 (1.0577), S355K2 (1.0596)
Requirements:
DIN EN 10025-1, DIN EN 10025-2 1), DIN EN 10164

1.
2.
additional requirements to
Section 4.2
increased requirements to
Section 4.3
Ladle analysis
3.1
3.1
Attestation of heat treatment condition or of asdelivered condition
3.1
3.1
3.1
3.2
3.1
3.2
3.1
3.2
3.1
3.2
Chemical composition:
3.
Tensile test at room temperature:
3.1
One specimen per melt and test unit
3.2
Three tensile specimens in thickness direction for

product thicknesses > 20 mm and tensile
loading in thickness direction:
Test unit to DIN EN 10164 3)
Quality grade Z 25 to DIN EN 10164
4.
Notched bar impact test at test temperature to DIN

EN 10025-2:
One set of impact test specimen per tensile test specimen as per no. 3.1 as far as the nominal dimension
is 6 mm
5.
Certificate to DIN EN 10204 (2005-01) 2)

for
Visual inspection and dimensional check:

Each component
See Table 8-1 c) regarding ultrasonic testing of components under tensile loading in thickness direction.
Products with thicknesses 6 mm shall at least meet the requirements of quality class S1 to DIN EN 10160 for the plane
surface and E1 for the edge zone.
Material identification:
Manufacturer's mark, steel grade, melt number, specimen number or identification number (the plate, sheet or strip number
may also be used as specimen number), inspector's mark, Z 25 (if demonstrated)
1) Repair welding is not permitted.
2) See clause 6.2.2 as to the use of acceptance inspection certificates to DIN EN 10204 (1995-08).
3) Where the materials S235J0 and S235JR are loaded in thickness direction, the test shall be performed on each rolled panel in acc.
with test no. 3.2.
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Hot rolled bars made of structural carbon steels to DIN EN 10025-2
WPB 2

Product form:
Hot-rolled bars
Materials:
S235J0 (1.0114), S235J2 (1.0117), S235JR (1.0038), S355J2 (1.0577), S355K2 (1.0596)
Requirements:
DIN EN 10025-1, DIN EN 10025-2 1)

1.
2.
3.
Section 4.2
Section 4.3
Ladle analysis
3.1
3.1
3.1
3.1
3.1
3.2
3.1
3.2
3.1
3.2
3.1
3.2

4.
Notched bar impact test at test temperature to DIN

EN 10025-2 and nominal dimensions to DIN EN
10025-1:
One set of impact test specimens per tensile test
specimen
5.

Each component
6.

for
Ultrasonic testing:
For bar steel with product thicknesses 30 mm each
component subject to 100 % in acc. with Annex B
Manufacturer's mark, steel grade, melt number, specimen number or identification number, inspector's mark
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Forged bars and open-die forgings made of general structural steels to DIN EN 10250-2
WPB 3

Product form:
Forged bars and open-die forgings
Materials:
S235JRG2 (1.0038), S235J2G3 (1.00116), S355J2G3 (1.0570)
Requirements:
DIN EN 10250-1, DIN EN 10250-2 1)


for
Section 4.2
Section 4.3
Ladle analysis
3.1
3.1
2.
Attestation of heat treatment condition
3.1
3.1
3.

3.1
3.2
3.1
3.2
3.1
3.2
3.1
3.2
1.

4.
Notched bar impact test at test temperature to

DIN EN 10250-2:
specimen, as far as the nominal dimension is 15 mm
5.

Each component
6.
Ultrasonic testing:
For bar steel with product thicknesses 30 mm and
forgings with a weight in final heat treatment condition
300 kg, each component subject to 100 % in acc.
with Annex B
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Welded tubes made of carbon steels to DIN EN 10217-1
WPB 4

Product form:
Welded tubes
Materials:
P235TR1 (1.0254), P235TR2 (1.0255), P265TR1 (1.0258), P265TR2 (1.0259)
Requirements:
DIN EN 10217-1 1)
1.
2.
3.
Certificate to DIN EN10204 (2005-01) 2)

for additional requirements to Section 4.2
Ladle analysis
3.1
3.1
Tensile test at room temperature (base material):

Lot size and extent of testing in acc. with
DIN EN 10217-1 no. 10.1, Table 12 and Table 13
4.
5.
6.
Tensile test at room temperature transverse to the weld

(at an outside diameter DA > 508 mm):
DIN EN 10217-1 no 10.1, Table 12 and Table 13
3.1
Notched bar impact test at test temperature of 0 C

(base material) in the case of materials no. 1.0255
and 1.0259:
One set of impact test specimen per tensile test specimen
3.1
Flattening test or drift-expanding test:

7.
3.1
Tightness test:
Each tube in acc. with DIN EN 10217-1 Sec. 11.8
10.
3.1
Non-destructive testing of welds:

In acc. with DIN EN 10217-1 Section 11.11
9.
3.1
Weld bend test on submerged-arc welded tubes:

8.
3.1
3.1

Each tube
3.1
Manufacturer's mark, steel grade, melt number, specimen number or identification number, inspector's mark, type of tube in
acc. with DIN EN 10217-1 Table 1
1) Repair welding in the base material is not permitted.
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Seamless tubes made of carbon steels to DIN EN 10216-1
WPB 5

Product form:
Seamless tubes
Materials:
P235TR1 (1.0254), P235TR2 (1.0255), P265TR1 (1.0258), P265TR2 (1.0259)
Requirements:
DIN EN 10216-1 1)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
5.
Certificate to DIN EN (2005-01) 2)

for additional requirements to Section 4.2
Ladle analysis
3.1
3.1

3.1
Notched bar impact test at test temperature of 0 C in

the case of materials no. 1.0255 and 1.0259:
One set of impact test specimen per tensile test specimen
3.1
Tightness test:
3.1

Each tube
3.1
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Seamless or welded hot finished hollow sections of structural carbon steels to DIN EN 10210-1
WPB 6

Product form:
Hot formed hollow sections (seamless or welded)
Materials:
S275J0H (1.0149), S275J2H (1.0138), S355J0H (1.0547), S355J2H (1.0576)
Requirements:
DIN EN 10210-1 1)
1.
2.
3.
Section 4.2
Section 4.3
Ladle analysis
3.1
3.1
3.1
3.1
3.1
3.2
3.1
3.2
3.1
3.2
3.1
3.2

One specimen per melt, test unit and nominal dimension each
4.

DIN EN 10210-1:
specimen, as far as the nominal dimension is 6 mm
5.

Each component
6.

for
Non-destructive testing of weld:

Each component over its full length in acc. with
DIN EN 10210-1 Section 9.4
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Bars and forgings made of quenched and tempered steels to DIN EN 10083-2, DIN EN 10083-3
or SEW 550
WPB 7

Product form:
Bars and forgings
Materials:
Quenched and tempered steels to DIN EN 10083-2, DIN EN 10083-3 or SEW 550
Requirements:
DIN EN 10083-1, DIN EN 10083-2 1), DIN EN 10083-3 1) or SEW 550

The performance of the following tests and inspections

shall be verified for the quenched and tempered condition

for
Section 4.2
Section 4.3
Ladle analysis
3.1
3.1
2.
3.1
3.1
3.
Hardness test for verification of uniform heat treatment:

3.1
3.1
3.1
3.2
3.1
3.2
3.1
3.2
3.1
3.1
3.1
3.2
1.
On one end of each component three measuring

points each
4.

One specimen per melt, dimensional range and heat
treatment batch each
5.
Notched bar impact test at room temperature:

specimen, as far as the nominal dimension is
15 mm
6.

Each component
7.
Materials identification check for alloyed steels:

Each component, e.g. by spectroscopy
8.
Ultrasonic testing:
300 kg each component subject to 100 % in acc.
with Annex B
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Plates, sheets and strips made of austenitic steels to DIN EN 10088-2 and of ferriticaustenitic steels to DIN EN 10028-7
WPB 8

Product form:
Plates, sheets and strips
Materials:
Austenitic steels to DIN EN 10088-2, X2CrNiMoN22-5-3 (1.4462) to DIN EN 10028-7
Requirements:
DIN EN 10088-2 1), DIN EN 10028-7 1)


for
additional
requirements to
Section 4.2
increased
requirements to
Section 4.3
core components
to Section 4.4
Ladle analysis
3.1
3.1
3.1
2.
3.1
3.1
3.1
3.
Check for intergranular corrosion resistance 3):

3.1
3.1
3.1
3.1
3.2
3.1
3.1
3.2
3.1
3.1
3.2
3.1
3.1
3.1
3.1
1.
One specimen per melt and heat treatment batch

each
4.

One specimen to DIN EN 10088-2 Table 21, in the
case of X2CrNiMoN22-5-3 (1.4462) lot size and extent of testing on acc. with DIN EN 10028-7 Table 16
5.

One set of impact test specimen per tensile test specimen 4)
6.

Each component; surface condition in acc. with manufacturer's specification
7.
Material identification check:

See Table 8-1 ser. no. c) regarding ultrasonic testing of components under tensile loading in thickness direction.
Products with thicknesses 6 mm shall at least meet the requirements of quality class S1 to DIN EN 10160 for the plane
surface and E1 for the edge zone.
Manufacturer's mark, steel grade, melt number, specimen number or identification number (the plate, sheet or strip number
may also be used as specimen number), inspector's mark
3) According to DIN EN ISO 3651-2 procedure A sensitisation T1 or T2 (in the case of material 1.4462 only sensitisation T2) and only if
components are welded and are in contact with water.

4) Only for steel X2CrNiMoN22-5-3 (1.4462) as far as thickness of plate/sheet s 10 mm.
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Bars and forgings made of austenitic steels to DIN EN 10088-3 or DIN EN 10250-4 and of
ferritic-austenitic steels to DIN EN 10222-5 or DIN EN 10272
WPB 9

Product form:
Bars and forgings
Materials:
Austenitic steels to DIN EN 10088-3 or DIN EN 10250-4 as well as X2CrNiMoN22-5-3 (1.4462) to

DIN EN 10222-5 or DIN EN 10272
Requirements:
DIN EN 10088-3 1), DIN EN 10250-4 1), DIN EN 10222-5 1) or DIN EN 10272 1)

for
additional
requirements to
Section 4.2
increased
requirements to
Section 4.3
core components
to Section 4.4
Ladle analysis
3.1
3.1
3.1
2.
3.1
3.1
3.1
3.

3.1
3.1
3.1
3.1
3.2
3.1
3.1
3.2
3.1
3.1
3.1
3.1
3.1
3.2
1.

each
4.

One specimen to DIN EN 10088-3 Table 26 or DIN
EN 10250-1 Section 11 or DIN EN 10222-1 Section
12 or DIN EN 10272 Table 13
5.

Each component; surface condition in acc. with manufacturer's specification
6.

7.
Ultrasonic testing:
with Annex B
3) According to DIN EN ISO 3651-2 procedure A sensitisation T1 or T2 (in the case of material 1.4462 only sensitisation T2) and only if
components are welded and are in contact with water.
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Materials test sheet 10: Seamless tubes made of austenitic steels to DIN EN 10216-5
WPB 10

Product form:
Seamless tubes
Materials:
Austenitic stainless steels to DIN EN 10216-5
Requirements:
DIN EN 10216-5 (test category 2) 1)


for
Section 4.2
Section 4.3
Ladle analysis
3.1
3.1
2.
3.1
3.1
3.

3.1
3.1
3.1
3.2
3.1
3.2
3.1
3.2
3.1
3.1
Type and extent of testing in acc. with

DIN EN 10216-5 Table 15
3.1
3.2
Tightness test:
Each tube in acc. with DIN EN 10216-5 Table 15
3.1
3.1
1.

each
4.

DIN EN 10216-5 Table 15
5.
Technological test procedures:

Type and extent of testing in acc. with
DIN EN 10216-5 Table 15 and Table 16
6.

Each tube, surface condition in acc. with manufacturer's specification
7.

Each tube, e.g. by spectroscopy
8.
9.
Non-destructive testing:
3) According to DIN EN ISO 3651-2 procedure A sensitisation T1 or T2 and only if components are welded and are in contact with water.
Note:
Material instruction sheet WPB 11 was deleted.
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Materials test sheet 12: Bolts and nuts M 39 to DIN EN ISO 898-1, DIN EN ISO 898-2 and DIN EN ISO 3269
WPB 12

Product form:
Bolts and nuts M 39
Materials:
Property classes
Bolts 4.6, 5.6, 6.8, 8.8 and 10.9
Nuts 5, 8 and 10
Requirements:
Bolts: DIN EN ISO 898-1, DIN EN ISO 3269, DIN EN 26157-3

(Testing of mechanical properties in accordance with DIN EN ISO 898-1, test series MP1 plus
additional re-tempering test in connection with DIN EN 26157-3. Where test series MP1 is not
practicable, test series MP2 plus re-tempering test may be performed.)
Nuts: DIN EN ISO 898-2, DIN EN ISO 3269, DIN EN ISO 6157-2
Proof (by continuous recording in the manufacturer's

works) that the requirements regarding mechanical properties, surface condition and dimensional accuracy have
been met

for
Section 4.2
Section 4.3
2.2 2) or 3.1 3)
2.2 2) or 3.1 3)
Bolts in acc. with DIN EN ISO 898-1
Nuts in acc. with DIN EN ISO 898-2
2) In lieu of the certificate 2.2 stamping will suffice if the manufacturer is recognized in acc. with VdTV instruction sheet 1253/4.
3) For bolts of property classes 8.8 and 10.9 as well as for nuts of property classes 8 and 10 a certificate 3.1 is required.
Materials test sheet 13: Bolts and nuts made of austenitic steels to DIN EN ISO 3506-1, DIN EN ISO 3506-2 and
DIN EN ISO 3269
WPB 13

Product form:
Bolts and nuts M 10 and M 39
Materials:
Property classes 50, 70 and 80

Steel group: A2, A3, A4 and A5
Requirements:
DIN EN ISO 3506-1, DIN EN ISO 3506-2, DIN EN ISO 3269, DIN EN 26157-3, DIN EN ISO 6157-2
Proof (by continuous recording in the manufacturer's

works) that the requirements regarding mechanical properties, surface condition and dimensional accuracy have
been met

for
additional
requirements to
Section 4.2
increased
requirements to
Section 4.3
core components
to Section 4.4
2.2 2)
2.2 2)
2.2 2)
In acc. with DIN EN ISO 3506-1, DIN EN ISO 3506-2
2) In lieu of the certificate 2.2 stamping will suffice if the manufacturer is recognized in acc. with VdTV instruction sheet 1253/4.
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Materials test sheet 14: Bolts and studs, thread rolled, head bolts with forged-on head, and subsequently heat-treated
WPB 14

Product form:
Bolts and studs, thread rolled, head bolts with forged-on head, heat-treated
Materials:
DIN EN 10083-2 and DIN EN 10083-3, DIN EN 10269, 1.4313 +QT780 to DIN EN 10088-3, SEW 400
Requirements:
DIN EN 10083-1, DIN EN 10083-2, DIN EN 10083-3, DIN EN 10269, DIN EN ISO 3269, DIN EN 26157-1,
DIN EN ISO 898-1, DIN EN 10088-3, SEW 400 and supplementary sheet to this materials test sheet
for
Section 4.3
Section 4.2
1.
Tests on basic material (bar)
1.1 Chemical composition:

Ladle analysis
2.2
3.1
1.2 Materials identification check for alloyed steels:

Each bar
2.2
3.1
1.3 Ultrasonic testing:

For bars with thicknesses 30 mm each component
in acc. with Annex B
3.1
3.2
2.1 Heat treatment condition including confirmation of

dephosphorization
3.1
3.1
2.2 Hardness test for verification of uniform heat treatment on 10 % of all bolts and studs
3.1
3.1
2.3 Tensile test at room temperature:

Number of test specimen sets to DIN EN ISO 3269
and supplementary sheet to this materials test sheet 2)
3.1
3.2
2.4 Notched bar impact test at room temperature:

In the case of bolts and studs M16 one set of impact
test specimen per tensile test specimen
3.1
3.2
2.5 Examination of surfaces:

Procedure and evaluation based on DIN EN 26157-1
3.1
3.2
2.6 Visual inspection and dimensional check:

In acc. with DIN EN ISO 3269 (number of random
samples: 20) 2)
3.1
3.2
3.1
3.1
2.
Tests on finished parts based on DIN EN ISO 898-1:
3):
2.7 Test of edge decarburization and carburization

Based on DIN EN ISO 898-1
Number of specimens to DIN EN ISO 3269 and supplementary sheet to this materials test sheet 2)
Manufacturer's mark, steel grade, melt number, inspector's mark
2) All specimens shall meet the requirements (acceptance number Ac = 0).
3) Not required for material 1.4313 +QT780.
Supplementary sheet to materials test sheet WPB 14: Sampling plan for destructive testing of mechanical properties
Number of pieces
> 200
> 400
> 800
> 1200
> 1600
> 3000
> 3500
up to
up to
up to
up to
up to
up to
200
400
800
1200
1600
3000
3500
Number of specimen sets for mechanical testing

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
DIN EN ISO 3269
If it is proved that the bolts and studs delivered are of the same melt and heat treatment testing of 4 specimen sets irrespective of the
number of pieces will suffice.
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Materials test sheet 15: Welded tubes made of austenitic steels to DIN EN 10217-7
WPB 15

Product form:
Welded tubes
Materials:
Austenitic stainless steels to DIN EN 10217-7
Requirements:
DIN EN 10217-7 (test category 2) 1)


for
Section 4.2
Section 4.3
Ladle analysis
3.1
3.1
2.
3.1
3.1
3.

3.1
3.1
3.1
3.2
3.1
3.2
3.1
3.2
3.1
3.1
Type and extent of testing acc. to

DIN EN 10217-7 Section 11.11 and Table 13
3.1
3.2
Tightness test:
3.1
3.1
1.

each
4.

DIN EN 10217-7 Section 10.1 and Table 13
5.
Technological tests:
Type and extent of testing acc. to
DIN EN 10217-7 Tables 13 and 14
6.

Each tube; surface condition in acc. with manufacturer's specification
7.

Each tube, e.g. by spectroscopy
8.
9.
Non-destructive testing:
3) According to DIN EN ISO 3651-2 procedure A sensitisation T1 or T2 and only if components are welded and are in contact with water.
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Materials test sheet 16: Bars and forgings made of stainless martensitic steels to DIN EN 10088-3 or DIN EN 10250-4
WPB 16

Product form:
Bars and forgings
Materials:
X17CrNi16-2 - QT800 (1.4057), X39CrMo17-1 - QT750 (1.4122), X3CrNiMo13-4 - QT780 (1.4313),

X5CrNiCuNb16-4 - P800 (1.4542), X5CrNiCuNb16-4 - P930 (1.4542)
Requirements:
DIN EN 10088-3 1) or DIN EN 10250-4 1)

1.
2.
3.
Section 4.2
Section 4.3
Ladle analysis
3.1
3.1

(for 1.4313 indication of strength grade)
3.1
3.1
3.1
3.2
3.1
3.2
3.1
3.2
3.1
3.2
3.1
3.1
3.1
3.2

Test lot and extent of testing to DIN EN 10088-3
Table 26 or DIN EN 10250-1 Section 11
4.

Test lot and extent of testing as for tensile test (only
for nominal dimension 15 mm)
5.
Hardness test for verification of uniform heat treatment:

On one end of each component three measuring
points each
6.

Each component, surface quality and dimensions in
acc. with manufacturer's specification
7.

8.

for
Ultrasonic testing:
with Annex B
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Materials test sheet 17: Plates, sheets and strips made of zirconium alloys
WPB 17

Product form:
Plates, sheets and strips with thicknesses s 4.7 mm
Materials:
Zirconium alloys Grade R60802 or Grade R60804
Requirements:
ASTM B352 / B352M-11


for
core components to Section 4.4
1.
Chemical composition 2):
1.1 On the ingot (ladle analysis)

One specimen of head, middle and tail of each ingot
3.1
1.2 On the plate, sheet or strip (product analysis)

One specimen per lot
(considered to be a material identification check)
2.

One specimen in longitudinal and transverse direction
each per lot in acc. with DIN EN ISO 6892-1 or
ASTM 8 / E8M-11
3.
3.1
Corrosion resistance
Two specimens per lot to ASTM G2 / G2M-11
4.
3.1
3.1

3.1
Identification marking, melt number or ingot number or lot number, specimen number or plate, sheet, strip number respectively
2) The oxygen content is limited to 0.09 % up to 0.16 %.
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Materials test sheet 18: Forged bars and open-die forgings made of weldable fine grain structural steel to DIN EN 10222-4
WPB 18

Product form:
Forged bars and open-die forgings
Materials:
P355QH1 (1.0571), P420QH (1.8936)
Requirements:
DIN EN 10222-1 1) und DIN EN 10222-4 1)


for
Section 4.2
Section 4.3
Ladle analysis
3.1
3.1
2.
Heat treatment condition
3.1
3.1
3.

3.1
3.2
3.1
3.2
3.1
3.2
3.1
3.1
3.1
3.2
1.
Test lot and extent of testing to DIN EN 10222-1 Section 12

4.

DIN EN 10222-4 Table 3:
Test lot and extent of testing as for tensile test (only
for nominal dimension 15 mm)
5.

6.

7.
Ultrasonic testing:
with Annex B
Manufacturer's mark, steel grade, melt number, specimen number, inspector's mark
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Annex B
Non-destructive testing (NDT)
Contents
B1
Scope.................................................................................................................................................... 29
B2
General specifications .......................................................................................................................... 29
B 2.1 Personnel.............................................................................................................................................. 29
B 2.2 Equipment and test fluids ..................................................................................................................... 29
B 2.3 Requirements for surfaces.................................................................................................................... 29
B 2.4 Point in time of NDT during production test .......................................................................................... 29
B3
NDT procedural requirements .............................................................................................................. 29
B 3.1 Visual examination ................................................................................................................................ 29

B 3.2 Examination of surfaces by magnetic particle and liquid penetrant methods ....................................... 29
B 3.3 Radiography ......................................................................................................................................... 30
B 3.4 Ultrasonic testing .................................................................................................................................. 30
B4
Performance and evaluation of tests on ferritic product forms ............................................................ 31
B 4.1 Bars ...................................................................................................................................................... 31

B 4.2 Bolts and trunnions ............................................................................................................................... 32
B5
Performance and evaluation of tests on product forms made of austenitic steels

(rolled or forged components)............................................................................................................... 32
B 5.1 Examination of surfaces ....................................................................................................................... 32

B 5.2 Ultrasonic testing .................................................................................................................................. 32
B6
Performance and evaluation of tests on ferritic welds .......................................................................... 33
B 6.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 33

B 6.2 Ultrasonic testing of weld junction areas for plates under tensile loading in thickness
direction ................................................................................................................................................ 33
B 6.3 Visual examination of welds ................................................................................................................. 33
B 6.4 Examination of weld surfaces ............................................................................................................... 33
B 6.5 Radiography of welds ........................................................................................................................... 33
B 6.6 Ultrasonic testing of welds .................................................................................................................... 33
B7
Performance and evaluation of tests on welds between austenitic steels ............................................ 33
B 7.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 34

B 7.2 Ultrasonic testing of weld junction areas for plates under tensile loading in thickness
direction ................................................................................................................................................ 34
B 7.3 Visual examination of welds ................................................................................................................. 34
B 7.4 Examination of weld surfaces ............................................................................................................... 34
B 7.5 Radiography on welds .......................................................................................................................... 34
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B 1 Scope
(1) This Annex applies to the performance of nondestructive tests and contains procedural requirements and
evaluation criteria for non-destructive testing.
(2) Deviations from this Annex may be possible in justified
individual cases.
Note:
The procedure, extent and point in time of NDT are laid down in
material test sheets as well as in in-process test and inspection
sequence plans.
(4) Coatings with a thickness up to and including 50 m are

permitted when performing non-destructive examinations,
except for the liquid penetrant surface examination method.
(5) Upon completion of the examination the components
shall be properly cleaned to remove test liquid residuals.
B 2.4 Point in time of NDT during production test

The product forms shall be tested in the as-delivered condition and welds in the final-heat treatment condition, where
possible, and prior to any coating.
B 2 General specifications
B 2.1 Personnel
(1) Test supervisors shall have the technical knowledge
required to perform their tasks and know the possibilities of
application as well as limits of test procedures. The test supervisory personnel
a) in case of production tests, shall have basic knowledge of
the fabrication processes used and of the characteristic
appearance of fabrication imperfections; they shall normally be independent from the fabrication department and
the authorized inspector shall be notified of their names;
b) in case of in-service inspections, shall be familiar with the
characteristic features of operationally caused defects.
The test supervisory personnel is responsible for the application of the test procedure and for the details of the implementation of the test in accordance with the relevant specifications. They are responsible for the employment of qualified
and certified NDT operators. This applies also to the employment of personnel not belonging to the works. The test supervisory personnel shall sign the test report.
(2) The test supervisory personnel shall have been qualified
and certified for the examination procedures in the relevant
product or industrial sectors at least with level 2 to
DIN EN 473. For radiographic and ultrasonic testing level 3
qualification and certification is required.
(3) The NDT operators shall have been qualified and certified to DIN EN 473 for the applicable examination procedure
in the relevant product or industrial sectors. For radiographic
and ultrasonic testing at least level 2 qualification and certification is required.
B 2.2 Equipment and test fluids

The measuring and testing equipment to be used shall be
monitored. The type and intervals of monitoring shall be fixed
by the equipment manufacturer with a view to the accuracy of
the equipment. The testing of such measuring and testing
equipment shall be certified.
B 3 NDT procedural requirements

B 3.1 Visual examination
Visual examinations shall be performed to DIN EN ISO 17637.
B 3.2 Examination of surfaces by magnetic particle and liquid

penetrant methods
B 3.2.1 Viewing conditions
(1) The viewing conditions of DIN EN ISO 3059 shall be
observed. In addition, the requirements of para. (2) to (6) shall
be met:
(2) Where fluorescent detection media are used, the intensity of irradiation of the ultraviolet light on the examination surface shall not be less than 10 W/m2. In the case of higher
intensity of irradiation a proportionally higher illuminance is
admitted on the examination surface in which case the intensity of irradiation shall not exceed 50 W/m2.
(3) The eyes of the operator shall have at least 5 minutes to
adapt to the light conditions. Photo-chromatic spectacles shall
not be used during the examination with ultraviolet radiation.
(4) For the purpose of better detectability of defects sufficient contrast shall be provided in magnetic particle examination by the use of suitable media (e.g. fluorescent detection
media or application of a thin colour coat only slightly covering
the underground). Ultraviolet radiation may additionally be
used to improve the contrast in liquid penetrant examination
using fluorescent penetrants.
(5) During the examination the angle of viewing shall not
deviate by more than 30 degrees from the surface normal.
During viewing the distance to the examination surface shall
normally be approximately 300 mm.
(6) For the inspection auxiliary means (e.g. magnifying
glasses, contrast-improving spectacles, mirrors) are permitted.
B 3.2.2 Magnetic particle testing

B 2.3 Requirements for surfaces
B 3.2.2.1 Methods and performance of examination
(1) The surfaces shall be free from scale, weld spatters or

any other contaminants. Any grooves or notches affecting the
test result shall be eliminated.
Magnetic particle examinations shall be performed to DIN EN

ISO 9934-1 to meet the following requirements.
(2) The arithmetical mean deviation of the assessed profile

(average roughness) Ra to DIN EN ISO 4287 shall not exceed
a) 10 m for examination of surfaces by magnetic particle
and liquid penetrant methods,
b) 20 m for ultrasonic testing on the scanning and opposite
surface if it is used as reflection surface.
B 3.2.2.1.1 Methods
(3) In the case of waviness of the scanning surfaces for

ultrasonic testing the waviness shall be so little as to provide
sufficient probe shoe contact. This is generally the case if the
distance between probe shoe surface and scanning surface
does not exceed 0.5 mm at any point.
(1) Where magnetisation is achieved in partial areas by the

current flow technique or yoke magnetisation, AC magnetisation shall normally be used.
(2) The DC magnetisation method shall only be used upon
agreement by the authorized inspector.
(3) The residual magnetic field strength shall not exceed
800 A/m unless a lower value is required. Where the specified
value is exceeded, the part shall be demagnetised and the
value of the residual magnetic field strength be recorded.
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B 3.2.2.1.2 Contact areas in case of current flow technique

(1) Where the examination is performed by current flow
technique, consumable electrodes (e.g. lead fin alloys) shall
be used, if possible. It shall be ensured that in the contact
areas overheating of the material to be examined is avoided.
(2) Where overheating has occurred the overheated areas
shall be marked, ground over after the examination and be
examined for surface cracks, preferably by a magnetic particle
method using yoke magnetisation.
B 3.2.2.1.3 Direction of magnetisation

Each location on the surface shall be examined from two directions of magnetisation offset by approximately 90 degrees.
B 3.2.2.1.4 Magnetic field strength

Note:
a) The magnetic flux in the component surface is decisive for
quality of examination. The required minimum flux density is 1 T.
b) Due to technical measuring difficulties to determine the magnetic flux in the component, the tangential field strength is
usually used as auxiliary variable.
c) The tangential field strength is the tangential component of the
magnetic field strength at the test object surface. In low-carbon
steels the require flux density of 1T is obtained with a field
strength of 2 kA/m
(1) In the case of AC magnetisation the tangential field

strength on the surface shall be at least 2 103 A/m and shall
not exceed 6.5 103 A/m.
(2) It shall be checked by measurements that these values
are adhered to or test conditions shall be determined under
which these values may be obtained.
(2) Solvents or water or both in combination may be used as

penetrant remover.
(3) Only wet developers suspended in an aqueous solvent
shall be used. Dry developers may only be applied on the
scanning surface by electrostatic charging.
(4) For the test system at least the following sensitivity class
to DIN EN ISO 3452-2 shall be adhered to:
a) sensitivity class 3 for fluorescent penetrants,
b) sensitivity class 3 for liquid penetrants.
(5) The suitability of the test system (penetrant, solvent remover and developer) shall be demonstrated by means of a
sample examination as to DIN EN ISO 3452-2. Verification
shall be submitted to the authorized inspector.
(6) Liquid penetrants in test equipment and partly used
open tanks (except for aerosol cans) shall be monitored by
the user with flux indicator 2 to DIN EN ISO 3452-3. In this
test the penetration and development times shall not exceed
the times specified for the evaluation. The examination sensitivity obtained shall be recorded.
B 3.2.3.2 Performance
(1) Liquid penetrant testing shall be performed in accordance with DIN EN 571-1 and the following requirements.
(2)
The penetration time shall be at least half an hour.
(3) As soon as possible after drying of the developer, the

first inspection should take place. A further inspection shall be
performed at the earliest half an hour after the first inspection.
(4) Further points in time of inspection are required if cracklike indications are detected by the second inspection which
were not discernible after the first inspection.
Note:
Further points in time of inspection may be necessary if during the
second inspection essential changes or additional indications are
detected.
B 3.2.2.1.5 Magnetisation times

The following guide values apply with respect to the application of the magnetic particles and magnetisation:
a) Magnetisation and application:
at least 3 seconds
b) Subsequent magnetisation:
at least 5 seconds.
(5) The evaluation shall be made in due consideration of all

inspection results.
B 3.2.2.2 Inspection medium
B 3.3 Radiography
(1) According to DIN EN ISO 9943-2 sample-examined media shall be used. Verification of such sample examination
shall be submitted to the authorized inspector.
(1) The radiography of welds shall be performed to DIN EN

1435 class B.
(2) Magnetic particles with a grain size in the range di exceeding 1.5 m and du less than 30 m shall be used. Depending on application, black, fluorescent or coloured powders may be used.
B 3.4 Ultrasonic testing
(3) Prior to bathing the surface care shall be taken to ensure

that the magnetic powder is distributed uniformly in the vehicle fluid and is kept in suspension. Prior to and during the
examination the powder suspension shall be spot-checked by
suitable pre-magnetised test units (e. g. by reference block 1
to DIN EN ISO 9934-2).
The test frequency, transducer dimension and scanning positions are laid down in Sections B 4 to B 6. These specifications are considered guide values from which deviations are
possible in justified cases.
B 3.2.2.3 Test instruments

The test instruments shall meet the requirements of DIN EN
ISO 9934-3.
B 3.2.3 Liquid penetrant testing

B 3.2.3.1 Test system
(1) Liquid penetrants shall preferably be used. Fluorescent
penetrants or fluorescent dye penetrants may be used.
(2)
The image quality indicators to DIN EN 462-1 shall be used.
B 3.4.1 Requirements for test frequencies, transducer (crystal) dimension and sound entry positions
B 3.4.2 Performance
B 3.4.2.1 Test instructions
For the ultrasonic testing of
a) parts for which test instructions are required in Section B4,
and
b) parts with geometries the examination of which is not covered by Sections B 4 and B 5,
c) attachment welds
the details shall be laid down in test instructions.
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B 3.4.2.2 Setting of sensitivity (examination levels)

The sensitivity shall be set on the test object, on calibration
block no. 1 to DIN EN 12223 or on calibration block No. 2 to
DIN EN ISO 7963 or on equivalent reference blocks of the
same geometry by using suitable reference reflectors. Reference reflectors may be back walls, grooves and boreholes.
The reference block dimensions should not differ by more
than 10 % from the test piece dimensions.
B 3.4.2.3 Adaptation of the probe to curved surfaces
0.5 mm
0.5 mm
The probe shall be centred in the probe index area. The distance between the probe base and the test surface should not
exceed 0.5 mm at any point. If required, the probe base of
angle probes shall be adapted accordingly (see Figure B-1).
Convex coupling
surface
Figure B-1:
0.5 mm
0.5 mm
Probe base not adapted

or adapted concavely
Concave coupling
surface
Probe base must be
adapted convexly
Adaptation of probe base to curved surfaces
be repaired or the products further usability shall be determined by agreement with the authorized inspector.
B 4.1.2 Ultrasonic testing

Section B 3.4 applies to the performance of ultrasonic testing.
B 4.1.2.2 Scanning positions and conditions and evaluation

for round bars
(1) The scanning positions for round bars are shown in Figure B-2.
(2) Straight beam scanning shall be effected in positions 1,
2 and 3. For round bars with a diameter d equal to or smaller
than 60 mm position 3 will suffice.
(3)
The scanning conditions shall be taken from Table B-1.
(4) Where, during straight beam or angle-bream scanning

recordable indications of reflectors are detected in the area of
lateral wall influence, they shall be verified by means of
straight-beam scanning with calibration on a flat bottom hole
(diameter 4 mm) with comparable sound path as the indication or by means of purposive angle-beam scanning. The performance of angle-beam scanning shall be laid down in a test
instruction.
Where the area of lateral wall influence is omitted due to the
cutting into sections of the test object, this condition shall be
given priority and be examined anew by straight-beam scanning without lateral wall influence.
The results of all examinations shall be covered by the evaluation.
(5)
The evaluation shall be made in accordance with Table B-2.
B 4 Performance and evaluation of tests on ferritic

product forms
B 4.1 Bars
B 4.1.1 Examination of surfaces
(1) The entire surface shall be tested in its finished condition. Magnetic particle testing shall preferably be used.
(2) Magnetic particle testing shall be performed in accordance with B 3.2.2. The evaluation shall be made during remagnetization.
(3) Liquid penetrant testing shall be performed in accordance with B 3.2.3.
Figure B-2:
B 4.1.1.2 Evaluation of magnetic particle test and liquid penetrant test
B 4.1.2.3 Scanning positions and conditions, evaluation for

rectangular or polygonal bars
(1) Indications which suggest the presence of crack-like defects are not permitted. Indications with a maximum extension
equal to or smaller than 1.5 mm detected by magnetic particle
testing and indications equal to or smaller than 3 mm detected by liquid penetrant testing shall not be included in the
evaluation. Indications proved to be non-metallic inclusions as
well as rounded indications up to an extension of 6 mm are
permitted.
(1)
(2) The frequency of permissible indications shall be locally

limited to a number of 5 per square decimetre referred to the
entire surface area, but not exceeding 10 per square metre.
(3) In case of greater extension or frequency or in case of
systematically occurring discontinuities these locations shall
Scanning positions for round bars
The scanning positions are shown in Figure B-3.
(2) Straight beam scanning shall be effected in positions 1,

2 and 3, in the latter case, on three paths offset by 120 degrees (hexagonal bar) or on two paths offset by 90 degrees
(rectangular bar). For rectangular or polygonal bars with d
equal to or smaller than 60 mm position 3 will suffice.
(3)
The scanning conditions shall be taken from Table B-3.
(4) Where, during straight beam or angle-bream scanning

recordable indications of reflectors are detected in the area of
lateral wall influence, they shall be verified by means of
straight-beam scanning with calibration on a flat bottom hole
(diameter 4 mm) with comparable sound path as the indica-
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tion or by means of purposive angle-beam scanning, the latter

being subject to agreement by the authorized inspector.
Where the area of lateral wall influence is omitted due to the
cutting into sections of the test object, this condition shall be
given priority and be examined anew by straight-beam scanning without lateral wall influence.
The results of all examinations shall be covered by the evaluation.
(5)
B 4.2.2.3 Evaluation
3
3
Figure B-4:
Scanning positions for rough-turned stepped

bolts and trunnions (examples)
B 5 Performance and evaluation of tests on product

forms made of austenitic steels (rolled or forged
components)
B 5.1 Examination of surfaces
(1) The entire surface shall be tested in its finished condition.
(2) The tests shall be performed in accordance with B 3.2.1
and B 3.2.3.
Figure B-3: Scanning positions for rectangular or polygonal bars

B 4.2 Bolts and trunnions
B 4.2.1 Examination of surfaces
Examination of surfaces shall be performed and evaluated in
accordance with B 4.1.1.
(3) The evaluation shall be made in accordance with

B 4.1.1.2.
B 5.2 Ultrasonic testing

B 5.2.1 Extent and point in time of testing
The test shall be performed in a state of simple geometry
(with plane-parallel or cylindrical surfaces, pre-machined
where required) in which case the full volume shall be tested.
B 4.2.2 Ultrasonic testing

B 4.2.2.1 Extent and point in time of testing
B 5.2.2 Determination of testability
The test shall be performed in a state of simple geometry

(with plane-parallel or cylindrical surfaces, pre-machined
where required) in which case the full volume shall be tested.
Edges with weld preparation, if any, shall be indicated for testing. When examining the weld edge areas the conditions of
testing prior to welding shall be considered.
(1) For the purpose of determining the test object testability

the back wall echoes shall be determined in a grid by straightbeam scanning in wall thickness direction. In areas of nonparallel or non-concentric walls reference echoes shall be
used for this test (e.g. bores available, edges or through
transmission).
B 4.2.2.2 Scanning conditions
(2) For the area with the largest determinable sound attenuation it shall be proved that the required recording levels can
be observed.
(1) The parts shall be tested such that each volumetric area
is tested from at least two scanning positions offset by approximately 90 degrees. If this cannot be done by straight
beam scanning, angle-beam scanning from two opposite directions shall be performed for each straight-beam scanning
omitted.
(2) For rough-turned cylindrical non-stepped shafts and axles the scanning positions of B 4.1.2.2 shall apply.
(3) Figure B-4 shows examples of rough-turned stepped
axles and shafts.
(4) Where the scanning conditions of subparas 2 and 3
cannot be applied (e.g. due to specific geometric conditions),
test instructions shall be established.
B 5.2.3 Scanning conditions

The specifications of Section B 4 shall apply to the scanning
conditions. The test frequencies shall normally range from
2 MHz to 4 MHz.
B 5.2.4 Performance and Evaluation

The performance and evaluation shall be made in accordance
with the specifications of Section B 4. If these criteria cannot
be complied with, separate specifications shall be laid down
with the authorized inspector.
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B 6 Performance and evaluation of tests on ferritic welds
B 6.6 Ultrasonic testing of welds
B 6.1 General
B 6.6.1 Butt welds
The examination area shall include the weld metal and the
adjacent base metal on both sides over a width of
a) 10 mm on each side for wall thicknesses equal to or
smaller than 30 mm,
c) 20 mm on each side for wall thicknesses exceeding 30 mm.
(1) All butt welds shall be scanned from both sides for presence of longitudinal and of transverse defects. The scanning
positions are shown in Table B-5. The sensitivity adjustment
shall preferably be performed in accordance with the DGS
method. When the reference block method or the DAC method is used, the reference reflectors to Figure B-5 shall be
used for sensitivity adjustment.
Side view of the reference block
1
s 10
10 < s 15
sj
B 6.3 Visual examination of welds
Wall thickness
or nominal wall
thickness of the
test object, mm
Ultrasonic testing of the weld junction areas shall be effected

in accordance with DIN EN 10160. The examined weld junction areas shall meet the requirements of quality class E4 of
DIN EN 10160, Table 5. The test shall be performed with the
recording level of circular disk reflector 3.
B 6.2 Ultrasonic testing of weld junction areas for plates under tensile loading in thickness direction
B 6.3.1 Performance
sj
The visual examination shall be performed to DIN EN ISO

17637.
B 6.3.2 Evaluation
b = sj 10
5 b b 5
sj
(1) Surface crack detection shall be performed in accordance with B 3.2.2 or B 3.2.3.
20 < s 40
b=
sj 10
b=
(1) Radiography shall be performed and evaluated in accordance with B 3.3.

(2) For the evaluation acceptance level 1 to DIN EN 12517-1
applies.
sj 10
bbb
s > 80
(3) In the case of larger dimensions or frequency or systematically occurring discontinuities these locations shall be repaired or decision shall be made by agreement with the authorized inspector on the acceptability of the component.
B 6.5 Radiography of welds
5 bbb 5
sj
40 < s 80
5 bbbb 5
sj
(2) The frequency of permissible indications may locally be

up to 3 per 100 mm weld length.
b b
B 6.4.2 Evaluation
(1) Indications which suggest the presence of crack-like defects are not permitted. Indications with a maximum extension
equal to or smaller than 1.5 mm detected by magnetic particle
testing and indications equal to or smaller than 3 mm detected by liquid penetrant testing shall not be included in the
evaluation. Indications proved to be non-metallic inclusions as
well as rounded indications up to an extension of 6 mm are
permitted.
b
sj
15 < s 20
B 6.4.1 Performance
(2) As far as practicable, magnetic particle testing shall be

performed. The evaluation shall be made during re-magnetization.
sj
B 6.4 Examination of weld surfaces
b=
Welds subject to dynamic loadings shall satisfy the requirements of quality level B and welds primarily subject to static
loadings shall satisfy the requirements of quality level C of
DIN EN ISO 5817.
b=
sj 10
4
The length of the reference reflectors shall be at least the beam

width referred to a 20 dB echo amplitude decrease regarding
the maximum sound path to the reference reflector.
Figure B-5:
Reference blocks for sensitivity level adjustment when using the DAC method- or the reference block method
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(2) The scanning conditions shall be taken from Table B-6.

For the examination of transverse defects, the beam angle shall
normally be selected such that the incident angle on defects
which are perpendicular to the surface is as small as possible.
(3) In the case of differing nominal wall thicknesses the greater nominal wall thickness shall govern the determination of the
number of beam angles and the smaller nominal wall thickness shall govern the determination of the recording level.
(4) The evaluation of longitudinal defects shall be made in
accordance with Tables B-7 and B-8.
(5) The recording level for the examination for transverse
defects shall be taken from Table B-7. Indications reaching or
exceeding the recording level are permitted only if they occur
individually or as spots and if they are not accompanied by
frequent indications up to 12 dB below the recording level.
(6) In the case of unacceptable indications it may be demonstrated by further examinations (e.g. by radiography, by telltale holes) that the use of the part or component is permitted.
(7) Where recordable echoes are classified as geometryrelated indications, control measurements to detect the cause
of indication shall be performed.
B 7 Performance and evaluation of tests on welds between austenitic steels

B 7.1 General
The examination area shall include the weld metal and the
adjacent base metal on both sides over a width of
a) 10 mm on each side for wall thicknesses equal to or
smaller than 30 mm,
c) 20 mm on each side for wall thicknesses exceeding 30 mm.
B 7.2 Ultrasonic testing of weld junction areas for plates under tensile loading in thickness direction
Ultrasonic testing of the weld junction areas shall be effected
in accordance with DIN EN 10307. The examined weld junction areas shall meet the requirements of quality class E4 of
DIN EN 10307, Table 5. The test shall be performed with the
recording level of circular disk reflector 3.
B 7.3 Visual examination of welds

B 7.3.1 Performance
The visual examination shall be performed to DIN EN ISO 17637.
(8) Where, by measurement of the projection distances on

the test piece, it shall be proved that the echoes recorded on
both sides of the weld are caused by the two faces of an unmachined weld root and not by weld defects, the exact projection distance shall be determined on reference reflectors. If
the locations of the reflections are found to be distinctly separate from each other, the indications are considered to be geometry-related. Where a distance of less than 3 mm is found,
the reflections shall not be treated as separate reflections.
Welds subject to dynamic loadings shall satisfy the requirements of quality level B and welds primarily subject to static
loadings shall satisfy the requirements of quality level C of
DIN EN ISO 5817.
(9) Indications due to geometric discontinuities shall be entered in the test reports with indication of location, position
and size.
The examination of surfaces shall be performed and evaluated in accordance with Section B 6.2 using liquid penetrant
testing to Section B 3.2.3.
B 6.6.2 Attachment welds
B 7.5 Radiography on welds
(1) The ultrasonic testing of attachment welds shall be performed to DIN EN ISO 17640 test class B.
(1) Radiography shall be performed and evaluated in accordance with B 3.3.
(2) For the evaluation acceptance level 2 to DIN EN ISO

11666 applies.
(2) For the evaluation the requirements of acceptance level 1

to DIN EN 12517-1 apply.
B 7.3.2 Evaluation
B 7.4 Examination of weld surfaces
Diameter d, in mm
Scanning positions
Nominal angle of refraction,

degrees
Frequency, MHz
30 < d 60
1 to 3
4 and 5
70
1 and 2
2 to 4
4 and 5
70
2 to 4
60 < d 120
d > 120
Table B-1: Scanning conditions for round bars
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Scanning positions
1 and 2
60 < d 120 : 4
d > 120 : 6
d 60 : 3
60 < d 120 : 4
d > 120 : 6
Permissible excess of the echo amplitude

over the recording level, dB
<6
<6
<6
Permissible half-amplitude length 1), mm
10
d, maximum 50
10
d 60 : 3
d > 60 : 5
Recording level (diameter of equivalent

flat bottom hole deq in mm)
Allowable frequency of indication per

metre
4 and 5
3 2)
1) When evaluating the half-amplitude length of reflectors, the probe displacement at a signal amplitude drop of 6 dB to the maximum echo
height shall be determined.

2) In the case of contoured probes the distance amplitude correction method (DAC) shall apply; the recording level then is: the echo height of
the transverse bore with 3 mm diameter plus a sensitivity allowance of 6 dB.
Table B-2: Evaluation of ultrasonic test on round bars
Lateral dimension d
in mm
Scanning positions
Nominal angle of refraction,

degrees
Frequency, MHz
30 < d 60
1 and 2
2 to 4
4 and 5
70
2 to 4
d > 60
Table B-3: Scanning conditions for rectangular or polygonal bars
Scanning positions
1 and 2
4 and 5
60 < d 120: 4
d > 120: 6
d 60: 3
60 < d 120: 4
d > 120: 6
Permissible excess of echo amplitude

over the recording level, dB
<6
<6
<6
Permissible half-amplitude length 1), mm
10
d, maximal 50
10
d 60 : 3
d > 60 : 5
Recording level (diameter of equivalent

flat bottom hole deq in mm)
Allowable frequency of indication per

metre
1) When evaluating the half-amplitude length of reflectors, the probe displacement at a signal amplitude drop of 6 dB to the maximum echo
height shall be determined.
Table B-4: Evaluation of ultrasonic test on rectangular or polygonal bars
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Accessibility for
scanning
Required surface condition of the weld
Pos. 1
From both sides of the weld

and from one surface at one
skip distance
From both sides of the weld

and from both surfaces at
skip distance
From one side of the weld

and from both surfaces at
one skip distance
From one side of the weld

and from one surface at
1 skip distances.
If s > 40 mm, second beam
angle at one skip distance.
Scanning positions
Pos. QF
Pos. 2
Ser.
No.
Test for longitudinal

discontinuities:
Positions 1 and 2 at p 1)
Test for transverse
discontinuities:
Position QF at p in the two
opposite directions on the
weld 2).
discontinuities:
Positions 1 up to 4 at p/2
Test for transverse
discontinuities:
Position QF at p or QF
and QF at p/2, each in
the two opposite directions on the weld 2)
Outside and inside

machined flat

discontinuities:
Positions 1 and 2 at p
Test for transverse
discontinuities:
Position QF at p or QF
and QF at p/2, each in
the two opposite directions on the weld
Outside and inside

machined flat

discontinuities:
Position 1 at 3/2 p
If s 20 mm position 1 using 60 degrees permitted.
If s > 40 mm position 1
with second angle at p
Test for transverse
discontinuities:
Position QF at p in the two
opposite directions on the
weld
p : skip distance
1) In the case of wall thicknesses > 40 mm, this shall only apply to the smaller beam angle, the evaluation up to P/2 shall be sufficient for
the large beam angle.

2) Where the examination for transverse defects is not possible on the weld, the examination may be performed at the base material sur-
face adjacent to the weld (in an acute angle as possible to the weld).
Table B-5: Scanning positions for butt welds
Nominal wall thickness

s in mm
Beam angle, general
Beam angle in direction of
curvature or in the case of
wall thickness transitions
s 20
20 < s 40
s > 40
70 degrees
60 degrees
45 degrees and 60 degrees
45 degrees up to 60 degrees
and
2 to 4
2 to 4
Frequency, MHz
Table B-6: Scanning conditions for butt welds
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Reference reflector
Evaluation method
Recording level
Arc of calibration block no. 1 or no. 2 or cylindrical bore with a diameter of 3 mm or groove
with a depth of 1 mm
DGS or reference block or DAC method
8 s 15: 50 % echo amplitude of cylindrical bore or groove or circular disk reflector CDR 1.5
15 s 40: 50 % echo amplitude of cylindrical bore or circular disk reflector CDR 2
s > 40:
50 % echo amplitude of cylindrical bore or circular disk reflector CDR 3
Permissible excess over the

recording level
Permissible length of recordable indications
< 6 dB 1)
Permissible distances between recordable indications
For every two indications the distance of which is smaller than twice the length of the larger
indication, the indication distance shall be covered by the evaluation. In this connection, particularly the orientation of the indications in relation to each other and in the weld, their reflection behaviour from different scanning directions and the wall thickness shall be taken into
consideration. The following generally applies:
a) Indications of the same depth (dz < 2.5 mm) and the same width (dy < 5 mm) located in the
direction of welding shall have a distance from each other of at least the length of the
longer indication (dx L2). Otherwise, the indications are considered to be continuous.
Where more than two indications follow each other closely, they shall be compared to
each other in pairs and shall fulfil the above criteria.
b) Indications of the same width (dy < 5 mm) located in thickness direction shall have a distance dz at least exceeding half the length of the longer indication, but not less than 10 mm.
in accordance with Table B-8
c) Indication of the same depth (dz < 2.5 mm) located side by side shall have a distance dy of
at least 10 mm in the direction of width.
x
y
l1
l2
dz
dx
l3
dy
1) Per metre of weld an indication with a length 10 mm may exceed the recording level by up to 12 dB. When calculating the cumulative
length this indication shall be considered with 10 mm.
Table B-7: Evaluation of ultrasonic tests on butt welds
Nominal wall thickMaximum allowable length 1) of individual reflectors

ness s 1) in mm
Allowable cumulated length (sum of individual reflectors lengths) per reference length 2)
15 < s 40
25 mm, but s
1.5 s
40 < s 60
30 mm
1.5 s
60 < s 120
40 mm
2s
s >120
50 mm
2s
1) When evaluating the length of reflectors, the probe displacement at a signal amplitude drop of 6 dB to the maximum echo height shall be
determined (half-amplitude length).

2) The reference length is 6 x s.
Table B-8: Acceptance levels for the length of recordable indications detected by ultrasonic testing for longitudinal defects
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Annex C
Design of load attaching points and representation of the delimitation between load attaching point and
load for several examples
Note:
Load attaching point
Load
Fig. C-1: Trunnion (as integral part of load)
Fig. C-2: Trunnion (bolted on)
Fig. C-3: Trunnion (welded on)
Fig. C-4: Lifting lug (bolted on)
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Note:
Load
Fig. C-5: Eyelet (welded on)
Fig. C-6: Tie bar anchored in concrete
Fig. C-7: Lifting lug (under building regulation approved,

welded-on an anchor plate anchored in concrete)
Fig. C-8: Reinforcement bolt bushing anchored in concrete
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Note:
Load
Fig. C-9: Fuel assembly head for PWR
Fig. C-10: Control rod spider for PWR
Fig. C-11: Fuel assembly head for BWR
Fig. C-12: Control rod head for BWR
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Annex D
Examples for the classification of load attaching points
No.
Component
Additional requirements in
accordance with
Section 4.2
Increased requirements in
accordance with
Section 4.3
Reactor pressure vessel cover
Stud tensioner for reactor pressure vessel cover

bolts
Sluice gate for separate cask pool, sluice gate between reactor well and set-down area as well as
sluice gate between fuel element storage pool and
set-down area
Horizontal slab over reactor well and set-down area
Spent fuel shipping cask
Table D-1:
No.
X
X
Examples for a PWR plant
Component
Additional requirements in
accordance with
Section 4.2
Increased requirements in
accordance with
Section 4.3
Reactor pressure vessel cover
Stud tensioner for reactor pressure vessel cover

bolts
Shielding slab in reactor well
Sluice gate between fuel element storage pool and

set-down pool
Shipping cask for irradiated fuel elements
Container for radioactive waste, provided, it is handled in the storage pool area (e.g. mosaic and SABcontainer)
Table D-2:
Examples for a BWR plant
X
X
Classification
Component mass
> 200 kg
Handling in/over
open RPV
(RPV fuel assemblyloaded)
yes
1)
Have additional measures been taken by

which, in case of load attaching point failure,
damage to fuel assembly or other damage that
may lead to a criticality accident, can be safely
excluded?
no
yes
no
Section 4.3
"Increased requirements"
Component mass
> 80 kg
Handling within the plant building
Handling in/over
fuel pool
Handling in vicinity
of fuel assembly
storage pool
1)
no
yes
no
no
Restricted lifting
equipment travel
way or lifting height
(< 1,2 m)
ye
s
In case of load attaching point failure,

max. allowable release to atmosphere
less than permitted by nuclear licence
and radiation exposure to individual
persons below limit values of Radiation
Protection Ordinance
1)
Section 4.2
"Additional requirements"
no
yes
no
yes
Radiological exposure
per person due to load
attaching point failure
Handling in other
areas within plant
buildings
- external < 5 mSv

- internal < 1 mSv
Is release of radioactive
substances to be assumed due to
failure of load attaching point?
2)
2)
yes
Can impairment of safetyrelevant components and a nonisolatable LOCA leak be

excluded ?
yes
Section 3
"General provisions"
no
Handling on plant area

(outside plant buildings,
but within NPP
boundary fence)
1) The numerical values are based on experience and are guide values only. Attaching points shall be classified in due consideration of the actual conditions (inter alia location of use, component geometry) with-
in the nuclear licensing and supervisory procedure.

2) Attaching points shall be classified in due consideration of the actual conditions (inter alia location of use, frequency and duration of transport operations) within the nuclear licensing and supervisory proce-
dure.
Figure D-1:
Examples for procedural steps of classifying load attaching points
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Annex E
Regulations and literature referred to in this Safety Standard
(The references exclusively refer to the version given in this annex. Quotations of regulations referred to therein
refer to the version available when the individual reference below was established or issued.)
Atomic Energy Act (AtG)
Act on the Peaceful Utilization of Atomic Energy and the Protection against its Hazards (Atomic
Energy Act) of December 23, 1959 (BGbl. I, p. 814) as Amended and Promulgated on July 15,
1985 (BGBl. I, p. 1565), last Amendment by article 5 para. 1 of the Law dated 24th February
2012 (BGbl. I, p. 212)
StrlSchV
Ordinance on the Protection against Damage and Injuries Caused by Ionizing Radiation (Radiation Protection Ordinance) dated 20th July 2001 (BGBl. I 2001, No. 38, p. 1714), last
Amendment by article 5 para. 7 of the Law dated 24th February 2012 (BGbl. I, p. 212)
Safety Criteria
(1977-10) Safety criteria for nuclear power plants of 21 October 1977 (BAnz. No. 206 of November 3, 1977)
Design Basis
(1983-10) Guidelines for the assessment of the design of nuclear power plants with pressurized water
Accident Guidelines
reactors against design basis accidents as defined in Sec. 28, para. 3 StrlSchV (Design Basis
Accident Guidelines) of October 18, 1983 (Addendum to BAnz. No. 245 of December 31, 1983)
KTA 1202
(2009-11) Requirements for the testing manual
KTA 1401
(1996-06) General Requirements Regarding Quality Assurance
KTA 1404
(2001-06) Documentation during the Construction and Operation of Nuclear Power Plants
KTA 3201.2
(1996-06) Components of the Reactor Coolant Pressure Boundary of Light Water Reactors;
Part 2: Design and analysis
KTA 3201.4
(2010-11) Components of the reactor coolant pressure boundary of light water reactors;
Part 4: In-service inspections and operational monitoring
KTA 3204
(2008-11) Reactor Pressure Vessel Internals
KTA 3604
(2005-11) Storaging, handling and on-site transportation of radioactive substances (other than fuel elements) in nuclear power plants
KTA 3902
(2012-11) Design of lifting equipment in nuclear power plants
DIN EN 462-1
(1994-03) Non-destructive testing; image quality of radiographs; Part 1: image quality indicators (wire
type); determination of image quality values; German version EN 462-1:1994
DIN EN 473
(2008-09) General principles for qualification and certification of NDT personnel; German version of EN
473:1992
DIN EN 571-1
(1997-03) Non-destructive testing - Penetrant testing - Part 1: General principles; German version EN
571-1:1997
DIN EN 818-4
(2008-12) Short link chain for lifting purposes Safety - Part 4: Chain slings - Grade 8; German ver-sion
EN 818-4:1996+A1:2008
DIN EN ISO 898-1
(2009-08) Mechanical properties of fasteners made of carbon steel and alloy steel - Part 1: Bolts, screws
and studs with specified property classes - Coarse thread and fine pitch thread
(ISO 898-1:2009); German version EN ISO 898-1:2009
DIN EN ISO 898-2
(2012-08) Mechanical properties of fasteners made of carbon steel and alloy steel - Part 2: Nuts with
specified property classes - Coarse thread and fine pitch thread (ISO 898-2:2012); German
version EN ISO 898-2:2012
DIN ISO 965-2
(1999-11) ISO general purpose metric screw threads - Tolerances - Part 2: Limits of sizes for general
purpose external and internal screw threads; medium quality (ISO 965-2:1998)
DIN EN 1435
(2002-09) Non-destructive examination of welds. Radiographic examination of welded joints; German

version of EN 1435:1997
DIN EN 1559-2
(2000-04) Founding - Technical conditions of delivery - Part 2: Additional requirements for steel cast-ings;
German version EN 1559-2:2000
DIN EN 1990
(2010-12) Eurocode: Basis of structural design; German version EN 1990:2002 + A1:2005 +

A1:2005/AC:2010
DIN EN 1990/NA
(2010-12) National Annex - Nationally determined parameters - Eurocode: Basis of structural design
DIN EN 1991-1-1
(2010-12) Eurocode 1: Actions on structures - Part 1-1: General actions - Densities, self-weight, imposed
loads for buildings; German version EN 1991-1-1:2002 + AC:2009
DIN EN 1991-1-1/NA (2010-12) National Annex - Nationally determined parameters - Eurocode 1: Actions on structures Part 1-1: General actions - Densities, self-weight, imposed loads for buildings
KTA 3905 Page 44
DIN EN 1992-1-1
(2011-01) Eurocode 2: Design of concrete structures - Part 1-1: General rules and rules for buildings;
German version EN 1992-1-1:2004 + AC:2010
DIN EN 1992-1-1/NA (2011-01) National Annex - Nationally determined parameters - Eurocode 2: Design of concrete structures - Part 1-1: General rules and rules for buildings
DIN EN ISO 3059
(2002-01) Non-destructive testing - Penetrant testing and magnetic particle testing - Viewing conditions
(ISO 3059:2001); German version EN ISO 3059:2001
DIN EN ISO 3269
(2000-11) Fasteners - Acceptance inspection (ISO 3269:2000); German version EN ISO 3269:2000
DIN EN ISO 3452-2 (2006-11) Non-destructive testing - Penetrant testing - Part 2: Testing of penetrant materials (ISO 34522:2006); German version EN ISO 3452-2:2006
DIN EN ISO 3452-3 (1999-02) Non-destructive testing - Penetrant testing - Part 3: Reference test blocks (ISO 3452-3:1998);
German version EN ISO 3452-3:1998
DIN EN ISO 3506-1 (2010-04) Mechanical properties of corrosion-resistant stainless steel fasteners - Part 1: Bolts, screws and
studs (ISO 3506-1:2009); German version EN ISO 3506-1:2009
DIN EN ISO 3506-2 (2010-04) Mechanical properties of corrosion-resistant stainless steel fasteners - Part 2: Nuts (ISO 35062:2009); German version EN ISO 3506-2:2009
DIN EN ISO 3651-2 (1998-08) Determination of resistance to intergranular corrosion of stainless steels - Part 2: Ferritic, austenitic and ferritic-austenitic (duplex) stainless steels - Corrosion test in media contain-ing sulphuric acid (ISO 3651-2:1998); German version EN ISO 3651-2:1998
DIN EN ISO 4287
(2010-07) Geometrical product specification (GPS). Surface texture: Profile method. Terms, definitions
and surface texture parameters. (ISO 4287:1997); German version of EN ISO 4287:1998
DIN EN ISO 5817
(2006-10) Welding - Fusion-welded joints in steel, nickel, titanium and their alloys (beam welding excluded) - Quality levels for imperfections (ISO 5817:2003 + Cor. 1:2006); German version EN ISO
5817:2007 (Corrigendum 2007-10)
DIN EN ISO 6157-2 (2004-10) Fasteners - Surface discontinuities - Part 2: Nuts (ISO 6157-2:1995); German version EN ISO
6157-2:2004
DIN EN ISO 6892-1 (2009-12) Metallic materials - Tensile testing - Part 1: Method of test at room temperature (ISO 68921:2009); German version EN ISO 6892-1:2009
DIN EN ISO 7963
(2010-12) Non-destructive testing - Ultrasonic testing - Specification for calibration block No. 2 (ISO
7963:2006); German version EN ISO 7963:2010
DIN EN ISO 9934-1 (2002-03) Non-destructive testing - Magnetic particle testing - Part 1: General principles (ISO 99341:2001); German version EN ISO 9934-1:2001
DIN EN ISO 9934-2 (2003-03) Non-destructive testing - Magnetic particle testing - Part 2: Detection media (ISO 9934-2:2002);
DIN EN ISO 9934-3 (2002-10) Non-destructive testing - Magnetic particle testing - Part 3: Equipment (ISO 9934-3:2002);
DIN EN 10025-1
(2005-02) Hot rolled products of structural steels - Part 1: General technical delivery conditions; Ger-man
version EN 10025-1:2004
DIN EN 10025-2
(2005-04) Hot rolled products of structural steels - Part 2: Technical delivery conditions for non-alloy structural steels; German version EN 10025-2:2004
DIN EN 10028-7
(2008-02) Flat products made of steels for pressure purposes - Part 7: Stainless steels; German version
EN 10028-7:2007
DIN EN 10083-1
(2006-10) Steels for quenching and tempering - Part 1: General technical delivery conditions; German
version EN 10083-1:2006
DIN EN 10083-2
(2006-10) Steels for quenching and tempering - Part 2: Technical delivery conditions for non alloy steels;
German version EN 10083-2:2006
DIN EN 10083-3
(2007-01) Steels for quenching and tempering - Part 3: Technical delivery conditions for alloy steels;
German version EN 10083-3:2006 (Corrigendum 2009-01)
DIN EN 10088-2
(2005-09) Stainless steels - Part 2: Technical delivery conditions for sheet/plate and strip of corrosion
resisting steels for general purposes; German version EN 10088-2:2005
DIN EN 10088-3
(2005-09) Stainless steels - Part 3: Technical delivery conditions for semi-finished products, bars, rods,
wire, sections and bright products of corrosion resisting steels for general purposes; German
version EN 10088-3:2005
DIN EN 10160
(1999-09) Ultrasonic testing of steel flat product of thickness equal to or greater than 6 mm (reflection
method); German version EN 10160:1999
DIN EN 10164
(2005-03) Steel products with improved deformation properties perpendicular to the surface of the product
- Technical delivery conditions; German version EN 10164:2004
KTA 3905 Page 45
DIN EN 10204
(1995-08) Metallic products - Types of inspection documents (includes Amendment A1:1995); German
version EN 10204:1991 + A1:1995
DIN EN 10204
(2005-01) Metallic products - Types of inspection documents; German version EN 10204:2004
DIN EN 10210-1
(2006-07) Hot finished structural hollow sections of non-alloy and fine grain steels - Part 1: Technical delivery conditions; German version EN 10210-1:2006
DIN EN 10213
(2008-01) Steel castings for pressure purposes; German version EN 10213:2007 (Corrigendum 2008-11)
DIN EN 10216-1
(2004-07) Seamless steel tubes for pressure purposes - Technical delivery conditions - Part 1: Non-alloy
steel tubes with specified room temperature properties; German version EN 10216-1:2002 +
A1:2004
DIN EN 10216-5
(2004-11) Seamless steel tubes for pressure purposes - Technical delivery conditions - Part 5: Stainless
steel tubes; German version EN 10216-5:2004
DIN EN 10217-1
(2005-04) Welded steel tubes for pressure purposes - Technical delivery conditions - Part 1: Non-alloy
steel tubes with specified room temperature properties; German version EN 10217-1:2002 +
A1:2005
DIN EN 10217-7
(2005-05) Welded steel tubes for pressure purposes - Technical delivery conditions - Part 7: Stainless
steel tubes; German version EN 10217-7:2005
DIN EN 10222-1
(2002-07) Steel forgings for pressure purposes - Part 1: General requirements for open die forgings (includes Amendment A1:2002); German version EN 10222-1:1998 + A1:2002
DIN EN 10222-4
(2001-12) Steel forgings for pressure purposes - Part 4: Weldable fine grain steels with high proof
strength (includes Amendment A1:2001); German version EN 10222-4:1998 + A1:2001
DIN EN 10222-5
(2000-02) Steel forgings for pressure purposes - Part 5: Martensitic, austenitic and austenitic-ferritic stainless steels; German version EN 10222-5:1999
DIN EN 10250-1
(1999-12) Open die steel forgings for general engineering purposes - Part 1: General requirements; German version EN 10250-1:1999
DIN EN 10250-2
(1999-12) Open die steel forgings for general engineering purposes - Part 2: Non-alloy quality and special
steels; German version EN 10250-2:1999
DIN EN 10250-4
(2000-02) Open die steel forgings for general engineering purposes - Part 4: Stainless steels; German
version EN 10250-4:1999 / Correction 2008-12
DIN EN 10269
(2006-07) Steels and nickel alloys for fasteners with specified elevated and/or low temperature properties;
German version EN 10269:1999 + A1:2006 (Corrections 2006-10, 2007-02 and 2009-05)
DIN EN 10272
(2008-01) Stainless steel bars for pressure purposes; German version EN 10272:2007
DIN EN 10307
(2002-03) Non-destructive testing - Ultrasonic testing of austenitic and austenitic-ferritic stainless steels
flat products of thickness equal to or greater than 6 mm (reflection method); German version
EN 10307:2001
DIN EN ISO 11666 (2011-04) Non-destructive testing of welds - Ultrasonic testing - Acceptance levels (ISO 11666:2010);
German version EN ISO 11666:2010
DIN EN 12223
(2000-01) Non-destructive testing - Ultrasonic examination - Specification for calibration block No. 1;
German version EN 12223:1999
DIN EN 12517-1
(2006-06) Non-destructive testing of welds - Part 1: Evaluation of welded joints in steel, nickel, titanium
and their alloys by radiography - Acceptance levels; German version EN 12517-1:2006
DIN EN 13018
(2001-07) Non-destructive testing - Visual testing - General principles; German version EN 13018:2001
DIN EN 13414-2
(2009-02) Steel wire rope slings - Safety - Part 2: Specification for information for use and maintenance to
be provided by the manufacturer; German version EN 13414-2:2003+A2:2008
DIN EN 13414-3
(2009-02) Steel wire rope slings - Safety - Part 3: Grommets and cable-laid slings; German version EN
13414-3:2003+A1:2008
DIN 15018-1
(1984-11) Cranes; Steel structures; Verification and analyses
DIN 15018-2
(1984-11) Cranes; Steel structures; Principles of design and construction
DIN EN ISO 15614-1 (2012-06) Specification and qualification of welding procedures for metallic materials - Welding procedure
test - Part 1: Arc and gas welding of steels and arc welding of nickel and nickel alloys
(ISO 15614-1:2004 + Amd. 1:2008 + Amd. 2:2012); German version EN ISO 15614-1:2004 +
A1:2008 + A2:2012
DIN EN ISO 17640 (2011-04) Non-destructive testing of welds - Ultrasonic testing - Techniques, testing levels, and assessment (ISO 17640:2010); German version EN ISO 17640:2010
DIN 18800-7
(2008-11) Steel structures - Part 7: Execution and constructor's qualification
DIN 25449
(2008-02) Reinforced and pre-stressed concrete components in nuclear facilities - Safety concept, actions, design and construction
KTA 3905 Page 46
DIN EN 26157-1
(1991-12) Fasteners; surface discontinuities; bolts, screws and studs subject to general requirements
(ISO 6157-1:1988); German version EN 26157-1:1991
DIN EN 26157-3
(1991-12) Fasteners; surface discontinuities; bolts, screws and studs subject to special requirements
(ISO 6157-3:1988); German version EN 26157-3:1991
SEW 400
(1997-02) Stainless rolling and forging steels
SEW 550
(1976-08) Steels for larger forgings, quality regulations
VDI 2230 Blatt 1
(2003-02) Systematic calculation of high duty bolted joints - Joints with one cylindrical bolt
VdTV MB 1153
(2009-01) Guidelines for the testing, monitoring and certification of welding filler materials
VdTV MB 1253/1
Materials; List of material manufacturers recognized by the German technical inspection agency (TV)
(the latest edition of this VdTV instruction sheet shall be used)
VdTV MB 1253/4
List of bolts, screws, studs, and nuts manufacturers (or processing firms) recognized by the
German technical inspection agency (TV)
(the latest edition of this VdTV instruction sheet shall be used)
ASTM B352
/B352M-11
(2011)
Standard Specification for Zirconium and Zirconium Alloy Sheet, Strip, and Plate for Nuclear
Application
ASTM E8/E8M-11
(2011)
Standard Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials
ASTM G2/G2M-06
(2011)
Standard Test Method for Corrosion Testing of Products of Zirconium, Hafnium, and Their Alloys in Water at 680 F [360 C] or in Steam at 750 F [400 C]
BAM-GGR 012
(2012-11) Guidelines for the design of cover systems and load attaching systems of transport containers
for radioactive substances
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(Endurance strength tests an welded specimens from austenitic steels in nuclear power plants for the purpose of
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Annex F (informative)
Changes with respect to the edition 1999-06 and explanations
(1) The requirements of KTA 3905 are still based on the

standard series DIN 15018, as the European standards intended to form the design basis will have to be established
and introduced as an integral standard series with the status
of harmonized standards.
(2) Sub-section 1 of the Section Fundamentals was
adapted to the formulation uniformly used in all KTA Safety
Standards, sub-section 2 was revised editorially and subsection 5 was put more precisely with respect to the requirements for quality assurance.
(3) The criteria of Sections 4.2 and 4.3 regarding the necessity of additional and increased requirements were put more
precisely in the text of this standard and by inclusion of a
classification system in Annex D.
(4) The requirements for analytical and structural design
(Section 5) were changed as follows:
a) In clause 5.1.2, and in connection with the changes in
clause 5.1.3, a differentiation as to the number of stress
cycles was made at which an analysis for cyclic operation
is to be performed. For other components of load attaching points the values available for steel components to
DIN 15018-1 on which experience made with the stress
evaluation based on nominal stresses and with the materials to Table 8 and section 6.4 of DIN 15018-1 is based,
cannot be used to form the basis of analysis. Therefore,
the number of operational load cycles which require
analysis for cyclic operation, were left unchanged in due
consideration of the new value of ka determined in
clause 5.1.3. In this connection it was made clear that
the number of stress cycles has to be determined in accordance with clause 5.1.3. It was additionally pointed out
that the stresses are to be evaluated to meet specific requirements if a stress evaluation on the basis of nominal
stresses is not purposeful, and the requirements for bolted
joints were added which after disassembly have to be reassembled.
b) The value Ka = 3 to be used as per 5.1.3 was determined
on the basis of available operating experience made and
values measured with a view to the analysis based on a
single-step damage-equivalent stress collective. Here it
was taken into account that due to comparative calculations and measured values lower dynamic loadings occur
per load cycle than assumed up to now with Ka = 10 .
c) It was pointed out that, when the maximum hoist speed is
known, the live load factor resulting from the respective
lifting class to DIN 15018-1 may be used instead of the
live load factor as per clause 5.1.3.
d) For structural steel components made of the austenitic
steels 1.4541, 1.4306 and 1.4571 to DIN EN 10088-2 or
DIN EN 10088-3 requirements for the general stress analysis and analysis for cyclic operation were included. The
allowable stresses prescribed here were derived from experimental analyses performed by the Federal Institute for
Materials Research and Testing (BAM) on behalf of the
Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation
and Nuclear Safety.
e) A new requirement was included to permit that the analytical proof of cyclic operation and endurance limit may be
performed basing on Annex C of KTA 3902 (derived from
DIN 15018-1, Tables 14 and 17) and on Annex D of KTA
3902 (based on experiments performed by Bundesanstalt
fr Materialforschung und -prfung/BAM) if the operating
conditions are exactly known.
f) New text was included to require that the ergonomic requirements of KTA 3902, Section 4.7, are to be met in
conjunction with the load suspending device.
g) The requirements as to the design of welded-on load attaching points were put more precisely.
h) The requirements regarding load application into structural
concrete components in Section 5.5 were updated in due
consideration of the valid standards.
i) Section 5.7 was supplemented to cover requirements regarding the proof of the specific load case load shifting.
These requirements meet the specified allowable stresses
laid down by KTA 3204 for loading level D and ensure the
hold function of the load attaching point by limiting plastic
deformations.
j) In the new Section 5.8 rules for analytical proofs using the
finite element method (FEM) were taken over.
(5) Section 6 Materials was
a) supplemented to include requirements for the manufacture
of materials and for welding consumables,
b) adapted to the current state of standards,
c) supplemented to include rules for the application of DIN
EN 10204, edition 2005-01, which make the use of test
certificates possible to both the new edition, (2005-01 3.2/3.1) and the former edition (1995-08 - 3.1.C/3.1.B),
d) supplemented to cover requirements for the use of bolted
joints and metallic corrosion-protection coatings which correspond to the specifications of DIN 18800-1 (2008-11)
and DIN 18800-7 (2008-11).
Clause 6.2.1, Section 8.1, Table 8-1, item k), Table 9-1, item 1),
Table 10-1, item 1c) further refer to the standard DIN 18800-7
withdrawn in 2012-02, since the new European standards
introduced under the building regulations have not yet been
transposed by the manufacturers and a period of co-existence
will prevail by 1st July 2014 as regards the national standards
(among others DIN 18800-7) and the standard series EN 1090.
(6) In Section 7 Design approval the following changes
were made:
a) Requirements regarding the cover sheet were included.
b) Requirements for joints with pre-tensioned bolts were included which have to be re-assembled upon disassembly
to meet design requirements.
c) Requirements for test instructions were included which are
required for final, acceptance and periodic inspections.
(7) In Section 8 Final inspection the following changes
were made:
a) Analogous to the stipulations in other KTA Safety Standards
requirements regarding manufacture were taken over.
b) The welders and welding procedure qualifications laid
down in Section 7.1.1.6 were taken over in Section 8.1
and revise to meet current requirements.
c) The stipulations in Table 8-1 for ultrasonic and radiographic
testing of butt welds were adapted to the requirements of
Tables B-5 and B-6 with respect to wall thickness limitations.
In addition, the formulation found at several locations For
all wall thicknesses of austenitic butt welds radiography
shall be used unless a clear test result can be obtained by
ultrasonic testing was replaced by the formulation For all
wall thicknesses of austenitic butt welds radiography shall
be used, since volumetric ultrasonic examinations of austenitic welds do not represent the state-of-the-art.
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(8) Section 10 Periodic inspections was changed as follows:

a) The specification of test intervals for load attaching points
not used for a long period of time was transferred from
clause 10.1.1 to clause 10.1.3.
b) The first two sub-clauses of clause 10.1.3 were deleted
since all requirements are laid down in Table 10-1 and
reference to this table will suffice. In addition, the text was
put more precisely.
c) Clause 10.1.4 was renamed to Performance of tests and
inspections and supplemented to include visual examinations for condition monitoring.
d) The requirements in Table 10-1 were changed as follows:
da) The column headlines were put more precisely. As a
consequence, footnote 1 could be deleted.
db) As regards the requirements in ser. no. 1a), 1g), 2a)
and 3a) the term cracks was deleted since here no
selected visual examination to Annex B is meant. In
connection with the supplements made in Section
10.1.4 it is considered sufficient to mention condition
monitoring in this table.
dc) Under item 1d) requirements for bolted joints were
added which upon disassembly have to be reassembled.
dd) The examination as per item 1e) was limited to load
attaching points (LAP) used within nuclear power
plants, which are also subject to traffic regulations.
For these load attaching points the examination is further considered necessary due to the specific loadings. In the case of load attaching points on loads only
used within nuclear power plants this examination was
replaced by a more informative examination of condition upon dismantling of the LAP as per item 1g)
which was supplemented to read that the examination
for deformations is to be performed e.g. by means of a
check as per item 1e).
de) In connection with the new footnote 2 the inspection
intervals for items 1f), 2c) and 3d) may be extended
from 3 to 6 years under certain circumstances. Extension of the inspection interval is only possible if it is
proved by calculation that for the respective components utilization reserves of more than 50 % are available for the intended service life. With this requirement the test and inspection requirements for load attaching points are brought into correspondence with
the in-service inspections for load suspending devices.
(9) The material test sheets in Annex A were completely
revised to adapt to the current state of standards. In many
material test sheets the requirements for non-destructive testing were put more precisely. In addition, the material test
sheets (WPB) were extended to cover several materials not
contained up to now, but frequently used. WPB 11 for austenitic cast steel was deleted as no applications are known. The
numbering of the subsequent WPBs was maintained for reasons of traceability. In WPB 12 the bolts of property class 6.8
and nuts of property class 6 were deleted since their use in
structural steel construction is no more permitted by DIN EN
1991-1-8/NA.
(10) Annex B Non-destructive testing was completely revised in due consideration of the current state of standards to
ensure uniform rules for the performance and evaluation of
the tests and inspections. Here care was taken to ensure that
uniform terms are used. In its essentials, the following changes were made:
a) In Sections B 2, B 3.1 and B 3.2 the requirements were
adapted by uniform formulations as regards other KTA
Safety Standards (e.g. KTA 3211.1, KTA 3211.3) to the
current state of nuclear rules.
b) In Sections B 3.1, B 6.3 and B 7.3 new requirements for

visual examinations were added.
c) In Section B 3.4.2.1 the formulation as regards the necessity of test instructions was revised due to changes made
in other Sections of Annex B.
d) Up to now no stipulations regarding the occurrence of systematic defects had been laid down. In Section B 4.1.1.2,
sub-clause 3 a respective requirement was included.
e) The requirements in Sections B 5.2.2 (new), B 5.2.3 and
B 5.2.4 as well as in the related Tables were changed and
supplemented such that ultrasonic testing on austenitic
product forms is also covered. For austenitic product
forms not only straight-beam scanning, but also anglebeam scanning is required to correspond to the state-ofthe-art.
f) The ultrasonic testing of butt welds within manufacturing
was supplemented to cover an examination for transverse
defects (Section B 6.6.1) thus improving the reliability of
the test results. In sub-clauses 6 and 9 of Section B 6.6.1
the requirements were put more precisely on the basis of
the stipulations laid down in KTA 3201.3 (2007-11). In
sub-clause 8 it was laid down that during ultrasonic testing
two adjacent indications are to be considered one indication if their distance is less than 3 mm (formerly: less than
2 mm). This regulation corresponds to the state-of-the-art.
The former sub-clause 10 of this Section (in the wording of
1999-06) was deleted since this requirement is no more
necessary due to the changes made in sub-clause 6.
g) At several locations in Annex B the figures were put more
precisely and supplemented and the test conditions put
more precisely in due consideration of the current standards and quality levels.
(11) In Annex C its was pointed out that not only the delimitation between load attaching point and load, but also examples
for the design of load attaching points are concerned. The
representation in Figures C-4 to C-8 was put more precisely.
(12) Annex D was supplemented to include a classification
scheme representing classification principles that have
proved to be effective in practice when applying KTA 3905.
The criteria for this classification scheme are justified as follows:
a) The evaluation of radiological exposure is based on the
limit values as per 46 and 47 of the Radiation Protection Ordinance (StrlSchV). Limit values of the Radiation
Protection Ordinance may also be exceeded without or in
case of slight release of activity (e.g. if a shielding is damaged and therefore direct radiation is increased). Whether
the activity release is sufficiently less than the limit values
can only be determined in each individual case for the respective number of occurrences of activity release. Where
activity is released on prescribed paths (release paths) it
can be assumed that the activity release values are sufficiently less than the limit values if the permitted limit values are observed.
The classification criteria contained in the classification
scheme were determined on the basis of the danger potential arising from failure of a load attaching point used in
nuclear power plants. In this respect, the limit values for
admissible radiation exposure in case of load attaching
point failure laid down in this standard more precisely than
those in the edition 1999-06 and the examples included in
Annex D for classifying load attaching points were formulated on the basis of experience with licencing and supervising procedures in nuclear power plants. Within the procedure of revising KTA 3905 it was not discussed whether
and under which conditions the criteria laid down in KTA
3905 regarding the design as per Section 4.2 or per Section 4.3 can be transferred to nuclear facilities outside the
scope of KTA 3905, e.g. to fuel element intermediate stor-
KTA 3905 Page 49
age plants and to the respective danger potential in these

facilities in case of load attaching point failure.
Note:
The requirements for the design of lifting equipment in fuel element intermediate storage plants are laid down in the Guidelines for dry intermediate storage of radiated fuel elements and
heat-generating radioactive waste in casks. These guidelines
prescribe, inter alia, that design to increased requirements can
be waived if it is proved that in the case of fuel handling accidents, e.g. upon fall of a cask, the accident planning reference
levels of 49 or 50 in conjunction with 117, section 16 of the
Radiation Protection Ordinance are adhered to and the structure is designed to withstand consequential damage.
b) When classification is made with respect to the maximum

allowable activity releases to the environment, it shall be
based on both the permitted short-term values (releases
per day) and the long-term values (per year, during 180
successive days, etc.) laid down in the license by the licensing and supervising authorities.
c) The value shown for the radiological exposure of personnel was laid down in conformance with the yearly limit val-
ue of category B laid down in the Radiation Protection Ordinance for radiation-exposed persons as it cannot be excluded that radiation-exposed persons of category B are
present in the vicinity of lifting equipment.
d) The value of 200 kg for component masses was chosen in
conformance with criteria E 2.4.1 of the Ordinance on the
Nuclear Safety Officer and the Reporting of Incidents and
other Events (ATSMV) and in Annex 1 (edition 2004-12) to
the notification of the Federal Ministry for the Environment
(BMU) dated 13th May 1993 (RS I 5-14009) Reporting of
events liable to report in plants used for the fission of nuclear materials which contains explanations to the term
heavy load used under criteria E 2.4.1.
In Table D-2 the example mobile auxiliary platform was deleted as these load attaching points cannot be uniformly classified due to varying boundary conditions.
(13) The former Annexes E and F were replaced by references
to the respective stipulations in KTA 3902 thus ensuring that
the same procedure is applied over the total load path.

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KTA 3905 (2012-11)

Previous versions of this Safety Standard

KTA SAFETY STANDARD

Load Attaching Points on Loads in Nuclear Power Plants

General provisions .............................................. 6

Special provisions ............................................... 6

Analytical and structural design .......................... 7

Design approval ................................................ 15

Final inspection ................................................. 16

Load attaching points in acc. with Section 4.2 or 4.3 .................................................... 17

10 In-service inspections ......................................... 6

Annex A: Materials test sheets (WPB)...................... 11

Comments by the editor:

indicates a mandatory requirement,

indicates a recommendation or an example of good practice,

KTA 3905 Page 6

(2) Authorized inspectors

Load attaching points shall at least comply with the generally

The classification of the load attaching points with respect to

(4) This Safety Standard does not apply to:

then the additional requirements specified in this Safety

(1) This Safety Standard shall apply to load attaching points

Load attaching points with increased requirements

(1) Load attaching point (LAP)

KTA 3905 Page 7

then more stringent requirements specified in this Safety

Load attaching points on core components according to

Analytical and structural design

(1) In the case of statically indeterminate systems where the

(1) The following analytical proofs shall be performed:

plants the requirements for the analytical proofs as well as the

Determination of the load collective

for converter drives and cable drives with

number of stress cycles as a result of a switching

number of (dynamic) stress cycles

number of operational load cycles; an operational

number of switching operations per operational

KTA 3905 Page 8

(1) DIN 15018-1 and DIN 15018-2 shall apply to structural

General stress analysis

The general stress analysis shall be carried out in accordance

(4) The load attaching point shall be designed such that it

(5) Load attaching points shall be constructed or marked

(3) Where the operating conditions are exactly known, e.g.

(7) Load-carrying welds shell satisfy level B of DIN EN ISO

Load attaching points in acc. with Section 4.4

(1) The load attaching point shall be designed such that it

(1) In accordance with DIN 15018-1, the loading level group

Live load factor

The dead weight of the load shall be multiplied by

a) a live load factor of = 1.45 in case of redundant load

(4) The loads resulting from shifting of the load due to a

Structural steel components

(1) The dead weight of the load shall be multiplied by a live

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yield point for torsional stress

General stress analysis